The Comparative Analysis :
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 2.0 DI-D (08 - 10) vs. Volvo C30 D5 (09 - 10)
€ 21,500
€ 26,500
€ 21,500
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 2.0 DI-D is 12.6 inches longer, 0.9 inches narrower and 2.7 inches taller than the Volvo C30 D5.
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 2.0 DI-D
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 2.0 DI-D
Volvo C30 D5
3395 lb
Curb Weight
3221 lb
4343 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4189 lb
Weight Difference:
174 lb
5.13 %
General
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 2.0 DI-D
Volvo C30 D5
CY0
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 2.0 DI-D
Volvo C30 D5
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-five diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Code
D5244T8
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2.4 L / 117 cu in
138 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
178 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 2.0 DI-D
138 hp
178 hp
Volvo C30 D5
229 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 2.0 DI-D
229 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Volvo C30 D5
Performance
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 2.0 DI-D
Volvo C30 D5
127 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
9.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
436 ft
0.000 sec
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 2.0 DI-D
62 mph
62
mph
mph
351 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 D5
▶ REPLAY
24.6 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.1 lb/hp
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 2.0 DI-D
24.6 lb/hp
18.1 lb/hp
Volvo C30 D5
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 2.0 DI-D
Volvo C30 D5
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
38 mpg
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 2.0 DI-D
37 mpg
38 mpg
Volvo C30 D5
28 mpg
city
28 mpg
46 mpg
highway
47 mpg
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
582 mi
Range
601 mi
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 2.0 DI-D
582 mi
601 mi
Volvo C30 D5
Environmental Impact
129.6 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 2.0 DI-D
129.6 kWh
127.6 kWh
Volvo C30 D5
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
266 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
264 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 2.0 DI-D
Volvo C30 D5
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
948 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






















