The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (14 - 16) vs. Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI CVT-Automatic (08 - 10)
€ 21,100

€ 22,300

€ 21,100
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€ 22,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT is 12.1 inches shorter, 1.9 inches wider and 1.1 inches lower than the Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI.
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
58.5
71.2
79.6
59.6
69.3
80.5
71.2 in
Width
69.3 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.5 in
58.5 in
Height
59.6 in
99.9
168.4
103.7
180.5
168.4 in
Length
180.5 in
99.9 in
Wheelbase
103.7 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
3042 lb
Curb Weight
3219 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4189 lb

Weight Difference:
176 lb
5.47 %

General
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
16
Generation
CY0
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Engine
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CUU*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
108 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
141 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
108 hp
141 hp
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
131 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
184 lb‑ft
131 lb‑ft
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
Performance
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
113 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
11 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
502 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
535 ft
0.000 sec

Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
▶ REPLAY
28.17 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.83 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
28.17 lb/hp
22.83 lb/hp
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
Fuel Economy
57 mpg
combined
29 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
57 mpg
29 mpg
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
50 mpg
city
21 mpg
64 mpg
highway
38 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
833 mi
Range
459 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
833 mi
459 mi
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
Environmental Impact
84.3 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
151.6 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
84.3 kWh
151.6 kWh
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
172 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
307 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
1014 lb
Maximum Payload
970 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.2 cu ft







25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.2 cu ft