The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe (08 - 09) vs. Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI (08 - 10)
€ 21,800

€ 19,300

€ 21,800
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 1.6D DRIVe is 13.1 inches shorter, 0.9 inches wider and 3.1 inches lower than the Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI.
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
56.6
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
56.6 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 1.6D DRIVe
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
3018 lb
Curb Weight
3153 lb
3924 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4189 lb

Weight Difference:
134 lb
4.25 %

General
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
M
Generation
CY0
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
D4164T
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
108 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
141 hp
at 6000 rpm
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
108 hp
141 hp
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
177 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
131 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
177 lb‑ft
131 lb‑ft
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
Performance
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
118 mph
Maximum Speed
122 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec

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

Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
▶ REPLAY
27.94 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.36 lb/hp
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
27.94 lb/hp
22.36 lb/hp
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
30 mpg
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
52 mpg
30 mpg
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
41 mpg
city
22 mpg
62 mpg
highway
37 mpg
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
718 mi
Range
464 mi
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
718 mi
464 mi
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
Environmental Impact
92.5 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 1.6D DRIVe
92.5 kWh
149.7 kWh
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
Euro 4, 5L
Emission Standard
Euro 4
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
303 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
906 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