The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo C30 D4 Geartronic (09 - 12) vs. Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 CVT-Automatic (10 - 15)
€ 28,800

€ 24,200

€ 28,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,200
ⓘ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 D4 is 12.6 inches shorter, 0.9 inches wider and 2.7 inches lower than the Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8.
Volvo C30 D4
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8
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 D4
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8
3419 lb
Curb Weight
3219 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4189 lb

Weight Difference:
201 lb
5.88 %

General
Volvo C30 D4
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8
M
Generation
CY0
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Engine
Volvo C30 D4
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8
Straight-five diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
D5204T
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
175 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 6000 rpm
Volvo C30 D4
175 hp
138 hp
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
130 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Volvo C30 D4
295 lb‑ft
130 lb‑ft
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8
Performance
Volvo C30 D4
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8
134 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 D4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
554 ft
0.000 sec

Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8
▶ REPLAY
19.54 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.33 lb/hp
Volvo C30 D4
19.54 lb/hp
23.33 lb/hp
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo C30 D4
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
33 mpg
Volvo C30 D4
41 mpg
33 mpg
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8
30 mpg
city
25 mpg
51 mpg
highway
39 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
642 mi
Range
509 mi
Volvo C30 D4
642 mi
509 mi
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8
Environmental Impact
119.3 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).
136.5 kWh
Volvo C30 D4
119.3 kWh
136.5 kWh
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
269 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo C30 D4
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
769 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