The Comparative Analysis :
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.5 (08 - 10) vs. Volvo C30 2.0F (Ethanol) (09 - 12)
€ 15,000

€ 22,100

€ 15,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.5 is 12.6 inches longer, 0.9 inches narrower and 2.7 inches taller than the Volvo C30 2.0F.
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.5
Volvo C30 2.0F
59.6
69.3
80.5
57
70.2
80.3
69.3 in
Width
70.2 in
80.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.3 in
59.6 in
Height
57 in
103.7
180.5
103.9
168
180.5 in
Length
168 in
103.7 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.5
Volvo C30 2.0F
2965 lb
Curb Weight
3106 lb
3968 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3858 lb

Weight Difference:
141 lb
4.54 %

General
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.5
Volvo C30 2.0F
CY0
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Ethanol

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.5
Volvo C30 2.0F
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
B4204S4
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
108 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
143 hp
at 6000 rpm
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.5
108 hp
143 hp
Volvo C30 2.0F
105 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
136 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.5
105 lb‑ft
136 lb‑ft
Volvo C30 2.0F
Performance
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.5
Volvo C30 2.0F
112 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
12 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
548 ft
0.000 sec

Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.5
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 2.0F
▶ REPLAY
27.45 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.72 lb/hp
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.5
27.45 lb/hp
21.72 lb/hp
Volvo C30 2.0F
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.5
Volvo C30 2.0F
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
23 mpg
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.5
37 mpg
23 mpg
Volvo C30 2.0F
30 mpg
city
16 mpg
44 mpg
highway
31 mpg
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
582 mi
Range
339 mi
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.5
582 mi
339 mi
Volvo C30 2.0F
Environmental Impact
119.4 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).
319.9 kWh
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.5
119.4 kWh
319.9 kWh
Volvo C30 2.0F
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
237 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
290 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.5
Volvo C30 2.0F
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1003 lb
Maximum Payload
752 lb
8.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft






38.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
26.1 cu ft