The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo C30 2.0D Powershift Geartronic (09 - 10) vs. Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI CVT-Automatic (08 - 10)
€ 26,200

€ 22,300

€ 26,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,300
ⓘ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 2.0D is 12.6 inches shorter, 0.9 inches wider and 2.7 inches lower than the Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI.
Volvo C30 2.0D
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
168
103.7
180.5
168 in
Length
180.5 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
103.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo C30 2.0D
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
3168 lb
Curb Weight
3219 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4189 lb

Weight Difference:
51 lb
1.58 %

General
Volvo C30 2.0D
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

6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Engine
Volvo C30 2.0D
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
D4204T
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
134 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
141 hp
at 6000 rpm
Volvo C30 2.0D
134 hp
141 hp
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
236 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
131 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Volvo C30 2.0D
236 lb‑ft
131 lb‑ft
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
Performance
Volvo C30 2.0D
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
127 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec

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

Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
▶ REPLAY
23.64 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.83 lb/hp
Volvo C30 2.0D
23.64 lb/hp
22.83 lb/hp
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo C30 2.0D
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
29 mpg
Volvo C30 2.0D
40 mpg
29 mpg
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
31 mpg
city
21 mpg
48 mpg
highway
38 mpg
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
547 mi
Range
459 mi
Volvo C30 2.0D
547 mi
459 mi
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
Environmental Impact
121.3 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).
151.6 kWh
Volvo C30 2.0D
121.3 kWh
151.6 kWh
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
251 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
307 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo C30 2.0D
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
888 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