The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo C30 1.6 (06 - 09) vs. Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI (08 - 10)
€ 19,200

€ 19,300

€ 19,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,300
ⓘ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 Volvo C30 1.6 is 13.1 inches shorter, 0.9 inches wider and 2.7 inches lower than the Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI.
Volvo C30 1.6
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
57
70.2
80.3
59.6
69.3
80.5
70.2 in
Width
69.3 in
80.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.5 in
57 in
Height
59.6 in
103.9
167.4
103.7
180.5
167.4 in
Length
180.5 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
103.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo C30 1.6
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
2820 lb
Curb Weight
3153 lb
3748 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4189 lb

Weight Difference:
333 lb
10.56 %

General
Volvo C30 1.6
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
M
Generation
CY0
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
Volvo C30 1.6
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
B4164S3
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
99 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
141 hp
at 6000 rpm
Volvo C30 1.6
99 hp
141 hp
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
111 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
131 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Volvo C30 1.6
111 lb‑ft
131 lb‑ft
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
Performance
Volvo C30 1.6
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
115 mph
Maximum Speed
122 mph
11.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
538 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
472 ft
0.000 sec

Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
▶ REPLAY
28.48 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.36 lb/hp
Volvo C30 1.6
28.48 lb/hp
22.36 lb/hp
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo C30 1.6
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
30 mpg
Volvo C30 1.6
34 mpg
30 mpg
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
25 mpg
city
22 mpg
41 mpg
highway
37 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
488 mi
Range
464 mi
Volvo C30 1.6
488 mi
464 mi
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
Environmental Impact
132.6 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).
149.7 kWh
Volvo C30 1.6
132.6 kWh
149.7 kWh
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
269 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
303 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo C30 1.6
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
928 lb
Maximum Payload
1036 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.2 cu ft






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