The Comparative Analysis :
VW New Beetle 2.0 (05 - 10) vs. Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI LPG CVT-Automatic (09 - 11)
€ 19,700

€ 24,100

€ 19,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW New Beetle 2.0 is significantly smaller in every dimension. It's 45.6 cm shorter, 3.9 cm narrower and 1.7 cm lower than the Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI LPG.
VW New Beetle 2.0
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI LPG
1498
1721
1897
1515
1760
2044
1721 mm
Width
1760 mm
1897 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2044 mm
1498 mm
Height
1515 mm
2515
4129
2635
4585
4129 mm
Length
4585 mm
2515 mm
Wheelbase
2635 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW New Beetle 2.0
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI LPG
1321 kg
Kerb Weight
1460 kg
1710 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1900 kg

Weight Difference:
139 kg
9.52 %

General
VW New Beetle 2.0
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI LPG
9C
Generation
CY0
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Autogas (LPG)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Engine
VW New Beetle 2.0
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI LPG
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*AZJ*
Engine Code
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1984 CC
Engine Capacity
1798 CC
113 bhp
at 5200 rpm
Power
141 bhp
at 6000 rpm
VW New Beetle 2.0
113 bhp
141 bhp
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI LPG
170 NM
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
178 NM
at 4250 rpm
VW New Beetle 2.0
170 NM
178 NM
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI LPG
Performance
VW New Beetle 2.0
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI LPG
115 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
151 m
0.000 sec

VW New Beetle 2.0
62 mph
62
mph
mph
163 m
0.000 sec

Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI LPG
▶ REPLAY
11.69 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.35 kg/bhp
VW New Beetle 2.0
11.69 kg/bhp
10.35 kg/bhp
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI LPG
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW New Beetle 2.0
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI LPG
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
30 mpg
VW New Beetle 2.0
32 mpg
30 mpg
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI LPG
24 mpg
city
22 mpg
42 mpg
motorway
38 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
393 mi
Range
360 mi
VW New Beetle 2.0
393 mi
360 mi
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI LPG
Environmental Impact
164.8 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).
140 kWh
VW New Beetle 2.0
164.8 kWh
140 kWh
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI LPG
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
210 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
198 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW New Beetle 2.0
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI LPG
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
389 kg
Maximum Payload
440 kg
214 L
Boot Capacity
288 L






769 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1349 L