The Comparative Analysis :
Mitsubishi Lancer 1.8 MPI (08 - 10) vs. Volvo S40 DRIVe (10 - 12)
€ 19,300
€ 24,800
€ 19,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,800
ⓘ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 DRIVe.
Mitsubishi Lancer 1.8 MPI
Volvo S40 DRIVe
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 DRIVe
2910 lb
Curb Weight
3005 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4145 lb
Weight Difference:
95 lb
3.16 %
General
Mitsubishi Lancer 1.8 MPI
Volvo S40 DRIVe
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 DRIVe
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
D4162T
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
141 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 3600 rpm
Mitsubishi Lancer 1.8 MPI
141 hp
113 hp
Volvo S40 DRIVe
131 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mitsubishi Lancer 1.8 MPI
131 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
Volvo S40 DRIVe
Performance
Mitsubishi Lancer 1.8 MPI
Volvo S40 DRIVe
127 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
9.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
446 ft
0.000 sec
Mitsubishi Lancer 1.8 MPI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
518 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo S40 DRIVe
▶ REPLAY
20.64 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.59 lb/hp
Mitsubishi Lancer 1.8 MPI
20.64 lb/hp
26.59 lb/hp
Volvo S40 DRIVe
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mitsubishi Lancer 1.8 MPI
Volvo S40 DRIVe
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
62 mpg
Mitsubishi Lancer 1.8 MPI
31 mpg
62 mpg
Volvo S40 DRIVe
23 mpg
city
55 mpg
39 mpg
highway
67 mpg
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
476 mi
Range
899 mi
Mitsubishi Lancer 1.8 MPI
476 mi
899 mi
Volvo S40 DRIVe
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).
78.2 kWh
Mitsubishi Lancer 1.8 MPI
145.8 kWh
78.2 kWh
Volvo S40 DRIVe
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
295 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mitsubishi Lancer 1.8 MPI
Volvo S40 DRIVe
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1168 lb
Maximum Payload
1140 lb
11.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
