The Comparative Analysis :
VW New Beetle 1.6 Automatic (05 - 07) vs. Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 2.0 16V Turbo Ralliart TC-SST (09 - 11)
€ 19,700

€ 36,000

€ 19,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,000
ⓘ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 2.0 16V Turbo.
VW New Beetle 1.6
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 2.0 16V Turbo
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 2.0 16V Turbo
2899 lb
Curb Weight
No data
3792 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
No data

Weight Difference:
No data
No data

General
VW New Beetle 1.6
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 2.0 16V Turbo
9C
Generation
CY0
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

4-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW New Beetle 1.6
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 2.0 16V Turbo
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*BFS*
Engine Code
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
237 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.6
101 hp
237 hp
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 2.0 16V Turbo
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
253 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.6
109 lb‑ft
253 lb‑ft
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 2.0 16V Turbo
Performance
VW New Beetle 1.6
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 2.0 16V Turbo
109 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
13.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
600 ft
0.000 sec

VW New Beetle 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
325 ft
0.000 sec

Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 2.0 16V Turbo
▶ REPLAY
28.7 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
No data
VW New Beetle 1.6
28.7 lb/hp
0 lb/hp
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 2.0 16V Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW New Beetle 1.6
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 2.0 16V Turbo
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
23 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.6
28 mpg
23 mpg
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 2.0 16V Turbo
20 mpg
city
17 mpg
36 mpg
highway
29 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
412 mi
Range
359 mi
VW New Beetle 1.6
412 mi
359 mi
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 2.0 16V Turbo
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).
193.3 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.6
157.2 kWh
193.3 kWh
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 2.0 16V Turbo
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
319 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
391 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW New Beetle 1.6
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 2.0 16V Turbo
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
893 lb
Maximum Payload
No data
6.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.2 cu ft






21.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.2 cu ft