The Comparative Analysis :
VW New Beetle 1.6 Tiptronic (07 - 10) vs. Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 2.0 DI-D (08 - 10)
€ 20,800
€ 21,500
€ 20,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,500
ⓘ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 DI-D.
VW New Beetle 1.6
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 2.0 DI-D
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 DI-D
2886 lb
Curb Weight
3395 lb
3770 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4343 lb
Weight Difference:
509 lb
14.99 %
General
VW New Beetle 1.6
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 2.0 DI-D
9C
Generation
CY0
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW New Beetle 1.6
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 2.0 DI-D
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel 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
138 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.6
101 hp
138 hp
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 2.0 DI-D
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
229 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.6
109 lb‑ft
229 lb‑ft
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 2.0 DI-D
Performance
VW New Beetle 1.6
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 2.0 DI-D
109 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
13.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
600 ft
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
436 ft
0.000 sec
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 2.0 DI-D
▶ REPLAY
28.57 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.6 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 1.6
28.57 lb/hp
24.6 lb/hp
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 2.0 DI-D
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW New Beetle 1.6
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 2.0 DI-D
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
37 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.6
30 mpg
37 mpg
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 2.0 DI-D
21 mpg
city
28 mpg
39 mpg
highway
46 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
432 mi
Range
582 mi
VW New Beetle 1.6
432 mi
582 mi
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 2.0 DI-D
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).
129.6 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.6
149.7 kWh
129.6 kWh
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 2.0 DI-D
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
304 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
266 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW New Beetle 1.6
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 2.0 DI-D
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
884 lb
Maximum Payload
948 lb
6.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.2 cu ft
21.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.2 cu ft
