The Comparative Analysis :
Mitsubishi Lancer 1.8 MPI (08 - 10) vs. Volvo S40 D3 (10 - 12)
€ 19,300

€ 26,800

€ 19,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Mitsubishi Lancer 1.8 MPI is 3.7 inches longer, 0.4 inches narrower and 1.4 inches taller than the Volvo S40 D3.
Mitsubishi Lancer 1.8 MPI
Volvo S40 D3
58.7
69.3
80.5
57.2
69.7
79.6
69.3 in
Width
69.7 in
80.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
58.7 in
Height
57.2 in
103.7
179.9
103.9
176.2
179.9 in
Length
176.2 in
103.7 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Mitsubishi Lancer 1.8 MPI
Volvo S40 D3
2910 lb
Curb Weight
3280 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4453 lb

Weight Difference:
370 lb
11.28 %

General
Mitsubishi Lancer 1.8 MPI
Volvo S40 D3
CY0
Generation
M
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mitsubishi Lancer 1.8 MPI
Volvo S40 D3
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-five diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
D5204T5
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
141 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Mitsubishi Lancer 1.8 MPI
141 hp
148 hp
Volvo S40 D3
131 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mitsubishi Lancer 1.8 MPI
131 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Volvo S40 D3
Performance
Mitsubishi Lancer 1.8 MPI
Volvo S40 D3
127 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
9.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
446 ft
0.000 sec

Mitsubishi Lancer 1.8 MPI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo S40 D3
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20.64 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.16 lb/hp
Mitsubishi Lancer 1.8 MPI
20.64 lb/hp
22.16 lb/hp
Volvo S40 D3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mitsubishi Lancer 1.8 MPI
Volvo S40 D3
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
46 mpg
Mitsubishi Lancer 1.8 MPI
31 mpg
46 mpg
Volvo S40 D3
23 mpg
city
34 mpg
39 mpg
highway
59 mpg
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
476 mi
Range
731 mi
Mitsubishi Lancer 1.8 MPI
476 mi
731 mi
Volvo S40 D3
Environmental Impact
145.8 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).
104.9 kWh
Mitsubishi Lancer 1.8 MPI
145.8 kWh
104.9 kWh
Volvo S40 D3
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
295 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mitsubishi Lancer 1.8 MPI
Volvo S40 D3
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1168 lb
Maximum Payload
1173 lb
11.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.4 cu ft








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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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