The Comparative Analysis :
VW New Beetle 1.6 (05 - 10) vs. Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 DI-D ClearTec (10 - 11)
€ 18,700
€ 20,000
€ 18,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW New Beetle 1.6 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 DI-D ClearTec.
VW New Beetle 1.6
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 DI-D ClearTec
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 1.6
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 DI-D ClearTec
2815 lb
Curb Weight
3395 lb
3704 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4343 lb
Weight Difference:
580 lb
17.08 %
General
VW New Beetle 1.6
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 DI-D ClearTec
9C
Generation
CY0
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW New Beetle 1.6
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 DI-D ClearTec
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*BFS*
Engine Code
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
114 hp
at 3750 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.6
101 hp
114 hp
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 DI-D ClearTec
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.6
109 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 DI-D ClearTec
Performance
VW New Beetle 1.6
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 DI-D ClearTec
111 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
11.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
528 ft
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 DI-D ClearTec
▶ REPLAY
27.87 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.78 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 1.6
27.87 lb/hp
29.78 lb/hp
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 DI-D ClearTec
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW New Beetle 1.6
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 DI-D ClearTec
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
44 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.6
31 mpg
44 mpg
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 DI-D ClearTec
23 mpg
city
36 mpg
40 mpg
highway
51 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
455 mi
Range
692 mi
VW New Beetle 1.6
455 mi
692 mi
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 DI-D ClearTec
Environmental Impact
142.1 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).
109.1 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.6
142.1 kWh
109.1 kWh
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 DI-D ClearTec
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
290 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW New Beetle 1.6
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 DI-D ClearTec
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
888 lb
Maximum Payload
948 lb
6.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.2 cu ft
21.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.2 cu ft
