The Comparative Analysis :
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo Automatic (05 - 07) vs. Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 CVT-Automatic (10 - 15)
€ 22,200
€ 24,200
€ 22,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo 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.
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8
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 1.8 5V Turbo
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8
3014 lb
Curb Weight
3219 lb
3902 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4189 lb
Weight Difference:
205 lb
6.37 %
General
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8
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
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Engine
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*AWU*
Engine Code
5
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
148 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
148 hp
138 hp
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8
162 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
130 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
162 lb‑ft
130 lb‑ft
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8
Performance
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8
124 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
62 mph
62
mph
mph
554 ft
0.000 sec
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8
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20.36 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.33 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
20.36 lb/hp
23.33 lb/hp
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
33 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
26 mpg
33 mpg
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8
18 mpg
city
25 mpg
34 mpg
highway
39 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
380 mi
Range
509 mi
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
380 mi
509 mi
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8
Environmental Impact
170.4 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).
136.5 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
170.4 kWh
136.5 kWh
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
348 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
269 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
888 lb
Maximum Payload
970 lb
6.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.2 cu ft
21.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.2 cu ft
