The Comparative Analysis :
VW New Beetle 1.6 (05 - 10) vs. Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI (08 - 10)
€ 18,700

€ 19,300

€ 18,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,300
ⓘ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 45.6 cm shorter, 3.9 cm narrower and 1.7 cm lower than the Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI.
VW New Beetle 1.6
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
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 1.6
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
1277 kg
Kerb Weight
1430 kg
1680 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1900 kg

Weight Difference:
153 kg
10.7 %

General
VW New Beetle 1.6
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
9C
Generation
CY0
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW New Beetle 1.6
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*BFS*
Engine Code
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1595 CC
Engine Capacity
1798 CC
101 bhp
at 5600 rpm
Power
141 bhp
at 6000 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.6
101 bhp
141 bhp
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
148 NM
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
178 NM
at 4250 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.6
148 NM
178 NM
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
Performance
VW New Beetle 1.6
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
111 mph
Maximum Speed
122 mph
11.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
161 m
0.000 sec

VW New Beetle 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
144 m
0.000 sec

Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
▶ REPLAY
12.64 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.14 kg/bhp
VW New Beetle 1.6
12.64 kg/bhp
10.14 kg/bhp
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW New Beetle 1.6
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
36 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.6
38 mpg
36 mpg
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
27 mpg
city
27 mpg
48 mpg
motorway
44 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
59 L
455 mi
Range
464 mi
VW New Beetle 1.6
455 mi
464 mi
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
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).
149.7 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.6
142.1 kWh
149.7 kWh
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
180 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
188 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW New Beetle 1.6
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
403 kg
Maximum Payload
470 kg
214 L
Boot Capacity
288 L






769 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1349 L