The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo C30 2.0 (09 - 12) vs. Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI LPG CVT-Automatic (09 - 11)
€ 22,700

€ 24,100

€ 22,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,100
ⓘ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 2.0 is 12.6 inches shorter, 0.9 inches wider and 2.7 inches lower than the Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI LPG.
Volvo C30 2.0
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI LPG
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
168
103.7
180.5
168 in
Length
180.5 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
103.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo C30 2.0
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI LPG
3117 lb
Curb Weight
3219 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4189 lb

Weight Difference:
101 lb
3.14 %

General
Volvo C30 2.0
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI LPG
M
Generation
CY0
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Autogas (LPG)

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Engine
Volvo C30 2.0
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI LPG
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four engine (naturally aspirated engine)
B4204S3
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
143 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
141 hp
at 6000 rpm
Volvo C30 2.0
143 hp
141 hp
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI LPG
136 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
131 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Volvo C30 2.0
136 lb‑ft
131 lb‑ft
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI LPG
Performance
Volvo C30 2.0
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI LPG
130 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 2.0
62 mph
62
mph
mph
535 ft
0.000 sec

Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI LPG
▶ REPLAY
21.8 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.83 lb/hp
Volvo C30 2.0
21.8 lb/hp
22.83 lb/hp
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI LPG
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo C30 2.0
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI LPG
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
25 mpg
Volvo C30 2.0
31 mpg
25 mpg
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI LPG
22 mpg
city
18 mpg
41 mpg
highway
31 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
450 mi
Range
360 mi
Volvo C30 2.0
450 mi
360 mi
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI LPG
Environmental Impact
144 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).
140 kWh
Volvo C30 2.0
144 kWh
140 kWh
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI LPG
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
285 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
319 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo C30 2.0
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI LPG
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
741 lb
Maximum Payload
970 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.2 cu ft






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