The Comparative Analysis :
VW New Beetle 1.6 Tiptronic (07 - 10) vs. Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 ClearTec (12 - 13)
€ 20,800
€ 22,700
€ 20,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,700
ⓘ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 ClearTec.
VW New Beetle 1.6
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 ClearTec
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 ClearTec
2886 lb
Curb Weight
3131 lb
3770 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4189 lb
Weight Difference:
245 lb
7.83 %
General
VW New Beetle 1.6
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 ClearTec
9C
Generation
CY0
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW New Beetle 1.6
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 ClearTec
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
138 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.6
101 hp
138 hp
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 ClearTec
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
130 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.6
109 lb‑ft
130 lb‑ft
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 ClearTec
Performance
VW New Beetle 1.6
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 ClearTec
109 mph
Maximum Speed
120 mph
13.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
600 ft
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
505 ft
0.000 sec
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 ClearTec
▶ REPLAY
28.57 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.69 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 1.6
28.57 lb/hp
22.69 lb/hp
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 ClearTec
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW New Beetle 1.6
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 ClearTec
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
36 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.6
30 mpg
36 mpg
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 ClearTec
21 mpg
city
29 mpg
39 mpg
highway
43 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
432 mi
Range
564 mi
VW New Beetle 1.6
432 mi
564 mi
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 ClearTec
Environmental Impact
149.7 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).
123.1 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.6
149.7 kWh
123.1 kWh
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 ClearTec
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
304 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
241 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW New Beetle 1.6
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 ClearTec
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
884 lb
Maximum Payload
1058 lb
6.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.2 cu ft
21.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.2 cu ft
