The Comparative Analysis :
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI (08 - 10) vs. Volvo C30 1.6 (09 - 10)
€ 19,300
€ 19,900
€ 19,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,900
ⓘ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 MPI is 12.6 inches longer, 0.9 inches narrower and 2.7 inches taller than the Volvo C30 1.6.
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
Volvo C30 1.6
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 MPI
Volvo C30 1.6
3153 lb
Curb Weight
2985 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3748 lb
Weight Difference:
168 lb
5.33 %
General
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
Volvo C30 1.6
CY0
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
Volvo C30 1.6
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
B4164S3
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
99 hp
at 6000 rpm
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
141 hp
99 hp
Volvo C30 1.6
131 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
111 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
131 lb‑ft
111 lb‑ft
Volvo C30 1.6
Performance
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
Volvo C30 1.6
122 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
10.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
472 ft
0.000 sec
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
538 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 1.6
▶ REPLAY
22.36 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.15 lb/hp
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
22.36 lb/hp
30.15 lb/hp
Volvo C30 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
Volvo C30 1.6
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
34 mpg
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
30 mpg
34 mpg
Volvo C30 1.6
22 mpg
city
25 mpg
37 mpg
highway
41 mpg
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
464 mi
Range
488 mi
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
464 mi
488 mi
Volvo C30 1.6
Environmental Impact
149.7 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).
132.6 kWh
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
149.7 kWh
132.6 kWh
Volvo C30 1.6
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
303 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
269 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
Volvo C30 1.6
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1036 lb
Maximum Payload
763 lb
8.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
38.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
26.1 cu ft
