The Comparative Analysis :
VW New Beetle 1.4 (05 - 10) vs. Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 DI-D+ ClearTec (10 - 15)
€ 17,500
€ 24,000
€ 17,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,000
ⓘ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 45.6 cm shorter, 3.9 cm narrower and 1.7 cm lower than the Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 DI-D+ ClearTec.
VW New Beetle 1.4
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 DI-D+ ClearTec
1498
1721
1897
1515
1760
2044
1721 mm
Width
1760 mm
1897 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2044 mm
1498 mm
Height
1515 mm
2515
4129
2635
4585
4129 mm
Length
4585 mm
2515 mm
Wheelbase
2635 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW New Beetle 1.4
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 DI-D+ ClearTec
1257 kg
Kerb Weight
1540 kg
1650 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1970 kg
Weight Difference:
283 kg
18.38 %
General
VW New Beetle 1.4
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 DI-D+ ClearTec
9C
Generation
CY0
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW New Beetle 1.4
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 DI-D+ ClearTec
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*BCA*
Engine Code
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1390 CC
Engine Capacity
1798 CC
74 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
148 bhp
at 4000 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.4
74 bhp
148 bhp
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 DI-D+ ClearTec
126 NM
at 3300 rpm
Max. Torque
300 NM
at 2000 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.4
126 NM
300 NM
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 DI-D+ ClearTec
Performance
VW New Beetle 1.4
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 DI-D+ ClearTec
100 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
14.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
203 m
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle 1.4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
140 m
0.000 sec
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 DI-D+ ClearTec
▶ REPLAY
16.99 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.41 kg/bhp
VW New Beetle 1.4
16.99 kg/bhp
10.41 kg/bhp
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 DI-D+ ClearTec
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW New Beetle 1.4
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 DI-D+ ClearTec
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
55 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.4
40 mpg
55 mpg
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 DI-D+ ClearTec
30 mpg
city
45 mpg
49 mpg
motorway
61 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
59 L
482 mi
Range
719 mi
VW New Beetle 1.4
482 mi
719 mi
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 DI-D+ ClearTec
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).
104.9 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.4
134.5 kWh
104.9 kWh
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 DI-D+ ClearTec
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
169 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
137 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW New Beetle 1.4
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 DI-D+ ClearTec
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
393 kg
Maximum Payload
430 kg
214 L
Boot Capacity
288 L
769 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1349 L
