The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo C30 D3 (10 - 12) vs. Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI LPG (09 - 11)
€ 24,500

€ 21,100

€ 24,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,100
ⓘ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 D3 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 D3
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 D3
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI LPG
3386 lb
Curb Weight
3153 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4189 lb

Weight Difference:
234 lb
6.91 %

General
Volvo C30 D3
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI LPG
M
Generation
CY0
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Autogas (LPG)

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo C30 D3
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI LPG
Straight-five diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four engine (naturally aspirated engine)
D5204T5
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
141 hp
at 6000 rpm
Volvo C30 D3
148 hp
141 hp
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI LPG
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
131 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Volvo C30 D3
258 lb‑ft
131 lb‑ft
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI LPG
Performance
Volvo C30 D3
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI LPG
130 mph
Maximum Speed
122 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 D3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
472 ft
0.000 sec

Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI LPG
▶ REPLAY
22.88 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.36 lb/hp
Volvo C30 D3
22.88 lb/hp
22.36 lb/hp
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI LPG
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo C30 D3
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI LPG
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
26 mpg
Volvo C30 D3
46 mpg
26 mpg
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI LPG
35 mpg
city
19 mpg
56 mpg
highway
32 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
731 mi
Range
375 mi
Volvo C30 D3
731 mi
375 mi
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI LPG
Environmental Impact
104.9 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).
134.2 kWh
Volvo C30 D3
104.9 kWh
134.2 kWh
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI LPG
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
303 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo C30 D3
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI LPG
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
802 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