The Comparative Analysis :
VW New Beetle 1.4 (05 - 10) vs. Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 CVT-Automatic (15 - 17)
€ 17,500

€ 23,000

€ 17,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW New Beetle 1.4 is significantly smaller in every dimension. It's 18 inches shorter, 1.5 inches narrower and 0.7 inches lower than the Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8.
VW New Beetle 1.4
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8
59
67.8
74.7
59.6
69.3
80.5
67.8 in
Width
69.3 in
74.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.5 in
59 in
Height
59.6 in
99
162.6
103.7
180.5
162.6 in
Length
180.5 in
99 in
Wheelbase
103.7 in
Vehicle Weight
VW New Beetle 1.4
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8
2771 lb
Curb Weight
3219 lb
3638 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4189 lb

Weight Difference:
448 lb
13.92 %

General
VW New Beetle 1.4
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8
9C
Generation
CY0
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Engine
VW New Beetle 1.4
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*BCA*
Engine Code
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
74 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.4
74 hp
138 hp
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8
93 lb‑ft
at 3300 rpm
Max. Torque
130 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.4
93 lb‑ft
130 lb‑ft
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8
Performance
VW New Beetle 1.4
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8
100 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
14.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
666 ft
0.000 sec

VW New Beetle 1.4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
554 ft
0.000 sec

Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8
▶ REPLAY
37.45 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.33 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 1.4
37.45 lb/hp
23.33 lb/hp
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW New Beetle 1.4
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
36 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.4
33 mpg
36 mpg
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8
25 mpg
city
27 mpg
41 mpg
highway
44 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
482 mi
Range
556 mi
VW New Beetle 1.4
482 mi
556 mi
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8
Environmental Impact
134.5 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).
125 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.4
134.5 kWh
125 kWh
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW New Beetle 1.4
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
866 lb
Maximum Payload
970 lb
6.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.2 cu ft






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