The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI (13 - 14) vs. Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.6 (10 - 11)
€ 26,700

€ 15,000

€ 26,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 15,000
ⓘ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 TSI is 12.1 inches shorter, 1.9 inches wider and 1.1 inches lower than the Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.6.
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.6
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 TSI
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.6
3124 lb
Curb Weight
2965 lb
4034 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3968 lb

Weight Difference:
159 lb
5.09 %

General
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.6
16
Generation
CY0
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.6
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CPL*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
207 hp
at 5300 rpm
Power
115 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
207 hp
115 hp
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.6
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
114 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
207 lb‑ft
114 lb‑ft
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.6
Performance
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.6
142 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
7.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
331 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
505 ft
0.000 sec

Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.6
▶ REPLAY
15.09 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.78 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
15.09 lb/hp
25.78 lb/hp
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.6
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
40 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
32 mpg
40 mpg
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.6
24 mpg
city
30 mpg
40 mpg
highway
49 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
468 mi
Range
621 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
468 mi
621 mi
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.6
Environmental Impact
138.2 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).
111.8 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
138.2 kWh
111.8 kWh
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.6
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
220 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.6
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
911 lb
Maximum Payload
1003 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.2 cu ft







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