The Comparative Analysis :
VW New Beetle 2.0 Automatic (05 - 07) vs. Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 CVT-Automatic (10 - 15)
€ 20,600

€ 24,200

€ 20,600
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 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.
VW New Beetle 2.0
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8
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
1325 kg
Kerb Weight
1460 kg
1730 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1900 kg

Weight Difference:
135 kg
9.25 %

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

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

4-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Engine
VW New Beetle 2.0
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol 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
138 bhp
at 6000 rpm
VW New Beetle 2.0
113 bhp
138 bhp
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8
170 NM
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
176 NM
at 4250 rpm
VW New Beetle 2.0
170 NM
176 NM
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8
Performance
VW New Beetle 2.0
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8
113 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
12.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
179 m
0.000 sec

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

Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8
▶ REPLAY
11.73 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.58 kg/bhp
VW New Beetle 2.0
11.73 kg/bhp
10.58 kg/bhp
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW New Beetle 2.0
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
39 mpg
VW New Beetle 2.0
30 mpg
39 mpg
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8
21 mpg
city
30 mpg
39 mpg
motorway
47 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
59 L
364 mi
Range
509 mi
VW New Beetle 2.0
364 mi
509 mi
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8
Environmental Impact
178.2 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 2.0
178.2 kWh
136.5 kWh
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
224 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
167 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW New Beetle 2.0
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
405 kg
Maximum Payload
440 kg
214 L
Boot Capacity
288 L






769 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1349 L