The Comparative Analysis :
VW New Beetle 1.6 Automatic (05 - 07) vs. Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI CVT-Automatic (08 - 10)
€ 19,700

€ 22,300

€ 19,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,300
ⓘ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
1315 kg
Kerb Weight
1460 kg
1720 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1900 kg

Weight Difference:
145 kg
9.93 %

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

4-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
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
109 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
13.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
183 m
0.000 sec

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

Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
▶ REPLAY
13.02 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.35 kg/bhp
VW New Beetle 1.6
13.02 kg/bhp
10.35 kg/bhp
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW New Beetle 1.6
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
35 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.6
34 mpg
35 mpg
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
25 mpg
city
25 mpg
43 mpg
motorway
46 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
59 L
412 mi
Range
459 mi
VW New Beetle 1.6
412 mi
459 mi
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
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).
151.6 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.6
157.2 kWh
151.6 kWh
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
198 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
191 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW New Beetle 1.6
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
405 kg
Maximum Payload
440 kg
214 L
Boot Capacity
288 L






769 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1349 L