The Comparative Analysis :
VW New Beetle 1.4 (05 - 10) vs. Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI LPG (09 - 11)
€ 17,500

€ 21,100

€ 17,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,100
ⓘ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 MPI LPG.
VW New Beetle 1.4
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI LPG
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 MPI LPG
2771 lb
Curb Weight
3153 lb
3638 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4189 lb

Weight Difference:
381 lb
12.09 %

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

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW New Beetle 1.4
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI LPG
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four 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
141 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.4
74 hp
141 hp
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI LPG
93 lb‑ft
at 3300 rpm
Max. Torque
131 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.4
93 lb‑ft
131 lb‑ft
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI LPG
Performance
VW New Beetle 1.4
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI LPG
100 mph
Maximum Speed
122 mph
14.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
666 ft
0.000 sec

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

Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI LPG
▶ REPLAY
37.45 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.36 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 1.4
37.45 lb/hp
22.36 lb/hp
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI LPG
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW New Beetle 1.4
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI LPG
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
26 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.4
33 mpg
26 mpg
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI LPG
25 mpg
city
19 mpg
41 mpg
highway
32 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
482 mi
Range
375 mi
VW New Beetle 1.4
482 mi
375 mi
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI LPG
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).
134.2 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.4
134.5 kWh
134.2 kWh
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI LPG
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
303 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW New Beetle 1.4
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI LPG
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
866 lb
Maximum Payload
1036 lb
6.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.2 cu ft






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