The Comparative Analysis :
VW New Beetle 1.6 Automatic (05 - 07) vs. Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.5 (08 - 10)
€ 19,700
€ 15,000
€ 19,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 15,000
ⓘ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 1.5.
VW New Beetle 1.6
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.5
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 1.5
2899 lb
Curb Weight
2965 lb
3792 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3968 lb
Weight Difference:
66 lb
2.23 %
General
VW New Beetle 1.6
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.5
9C
Generation
CY0
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
4-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW New Beetle 1.6
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.5
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
1.5 L / 73 cu in
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.6
101 hp
108 hp
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.5
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
105 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.6
109 lb‑ft
105 lb‑ft
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.5
Performance
VW New Beetle 1.6
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.5
109 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
13.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
600 ft
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
548 ft
0.000 sec
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.5
▶ REPLAY
28.7 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.45 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 1.6
28.7 lb/hp
27.45 lb/hp
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.5
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW New Beetle 1.6
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.5
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
37 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.6
28 mpg
37 mpg
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.5
20 mpg
city
30 mpg
36 mpg
highway
44 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
412 mi
Range
582 mi
VW New Beetle 1.6
412 mi
582 mi
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.5
Environmental Impact
157.2 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).
119.4 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.6
157.2 kWh
119.4 kWh
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.5
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
319 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
237 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW New Beetle 1.6
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.5
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
893 lb
Maximum Payload
1003 lb
6.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.2 cu ft
21.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.2 cu ft
