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 18 inches shorter, 1.5 inches narrower and 0.7 inches lower than the Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI.
VW New Beetle 1.6
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
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 MPI
2815 lb
Curb Weight
3153 lb
3704 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4189 lb
Weight Difference:
337 lb
10.69 %
General
VW New Beetle 1.6
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
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
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW New Beetle 1.6
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*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
141 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.6
101 hp
141 hp
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
131 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.6
109 lb‑ft
131 lb‑ft
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
528 ft
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
472 ft
0.000 sec
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
▶ REPLAY
27.87 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.36 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 1.6
27.87 lb/hp
22.36 lb/hp
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW New Beetle 1.6
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
30 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.6
31 mpg
30 mpg
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
23 mpg
city
22 mpg
40 mpg
highway
37 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
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
290 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
303 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW New Beetle 1.6
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
888 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
