The Comparative Analysis :
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 CVT-Automatic (15 - 17) vs. Volvo C30 D4 (09 - 12)
€ 23,000

€ 27,000

€ 23,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,000
ⓘ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 1.8 is 12.6 inches longer, 0.9 inches narrower and 2.7 inches taller than the Volvo C30 D4.
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8
Volvo C30 D4
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 1.8
Volvo C30 D4
3219 lb
Curb Weight
3386 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4189 lb

Weight Difference:
168 lb
4.96 %

General
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8
Volvo C30 D4
CY0
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8
Volvo C30 D4
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-five diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Code
D5204T
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
138 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
175 hp
at 3500 rpm
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8
138 hp
175 hp
Volvo C30 D4
130 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8
130 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Volvo C30 D4
Performance
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8
Volvo C30 D4
114 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
12.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
554 ft
0.000 sec

Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 D4
▶ REPLAY
23.33 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.35 lb/hp
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8
23.33 lb/hp
19.35 lb/hp
Volvo C30 D4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8
Volvo C30 D4
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
46 mpg
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8
36 mpg
46 mpg
Volvo C30 D4
27 mpg
city
35 mpg
44 mpg
highway
56 mpg
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
556 mi
Range
731 mi
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8
556 mi
731 mi
Volvo C30 D4
Environmental Impact
125 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 Sportback 1.8
125 kWh
104.9 kWh
Volvo C30 D4
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8
Volvo C30 D4
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
970 lb
Maximum Payload
802 lb
8.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft






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