The Comparative Analysis :
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo Tiptronic (07 - 10) vs. Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI (08 - 10)
€ 23,600
€ 19,300
€ 23,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,300
ⓘ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 MPI.
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
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 MPI
3051 lb
Curb Weight
3153 lb
3924 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4189 lb
Weight Difference:
101 lb
3.2 %
General
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
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 1.8 5V Turbo
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
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
141 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
148 hp
141 hp
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
162 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
131 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
162 lb‑ft
131 lb‑ft
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
Performance
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
124 mph
Maximum Speed
122 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
62 mph
62
mph
mph
472 ft
0.000 sec
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
▶ REPLAY
20.61 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.36 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
20.61 lb/hp
22.36 lb/hp
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
30 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
26 mpg
30 mpg
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
19 mpg
city
22 mpg
35 mpg
highway
37 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
384 mi
Range
464 mi
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
384 mi
464 mi
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
Environmental Impact
168.7 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).
149.7 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
168.7 kWh
149.7 kWh
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
338 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
303 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
873 lb
Maximum Payload
1036 lb
6.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.2 cu ft
21.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.2 cu ft
