The Comparative Analysis :
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI CVT-Automatic (08 - 10) vs. Volvo C30 D5 (09 - 10)
€ 22,300

€ 26,500

€ 22,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,500
ⓘ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 D5.
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
Volvo C30 D5
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 D5
3219 lb
Curb Weight
3221 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4189 lb

Weight Difference:
2 lb
0.06 %

General
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
Volvo C30 D5
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 MPI
Volvo C30 D5
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-five diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Code
D5244T8
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
2.4 L / 117 cu in
141 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
178 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
141 hp
178 hp
Volvo C30 D5
131 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
131 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Volvo C30 D5
Performance
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
Volvo C30 D5
114 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
11.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
535 ft
0.000 sec

Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
351 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 D5
▶ REPLAY
22.83 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.1 lb/hp
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
22.83 lb/hp
18.1 lb/hp
Volvo C30 D5
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
Volvo C30 D5
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
38 mpg
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
29 mpg
38 mpg
Volvo C30 D5
21 mpg
city
28 mpg
38 mpg
highway
47 mpg
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
459 mi
Range
601 mi
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
459 mi
601 mi
Volvo C30 D5
Environmental Impact
151.6 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).
127.6 kWh
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
151.6 kWh
127.6 kWh
Volvo C30 D5
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
307 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
264 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
Volvo C30 D5
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
970 lb
Maximum Payload
968 lb
8.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft






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