The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo C30 T5 (09 - 12) vs. Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI (08 - 10)
€ 28,000

€ 19,300

€ 28,000
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 T5 is 12.6 inches shorter, 0.9 inches wider and 2.7 inches lower than the Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI.
Volvo C30 T5
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 T5
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
3325 lb
Curb Weight
3153 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4189 lb

Weight Difference:
172 lb
5.17 %

General
Volvo C30 T5
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
M
Generation
CY0
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo C30 T5
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
Straight-five gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
B5254T7
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
227 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
141 hp
at 6000 rpm
Volvo C30 T5
227 hp
141 hp
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
131 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Volvo C30 T5
236 lb‑ft
131 lb‑ft
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
Performance
Volvo C30 T5
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
149 mph
Maximum Speed
122 mph
6.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
305 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 T5
62 mph
62
mph
mph
472 ft
0.000 sec

Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
▶ REPLAY
14.65 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.36 lb/hp
Volvo C30 T5
14.65 lb/hp
22.36 lb/hp
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo C30 T5
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
Fuel Economy
27 mpg
combined
30 mpg
Volvo C30 T5
27 mpg
30 mpg
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
19 mpg
city
22 mpg
37 mpg
highway
37 mpg
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
443 mi
Range
464 mi
Volvo C30 T5
443 mi
464 mi
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
Environmental Impact
164.8 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 T5
164.8 kWh
149.7 kWh
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
327 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
303 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo C30 T5
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
776 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