The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo S40 1.8 (07 - 09) vs. Mitsubishi Lancer 1.5 (09 - 10)
€ 23,200
€ 15,000
€ 23,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 15,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Volvo S40 1.8 is 3.7 inches shorter, 0.4 inches wider and 1.4 inches lower than the Mitsubishi Lancer 1.5.
Volvo S40 1.8
Mitsubishi Lancer 1.5
57.2
69.7
79.6
58.7
69.3
80.5
69.7 in
Width
69.3 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.5 in
57.2 in
Height
58.7 in
103.9
176.2
103.7
179.9
176.2 in
Length
179.9 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
103.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo S40 1.8
Mitsubishi Lancer 1.5
3018 lb
Curb Weight
2877 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3858 lb
Weight Difference:
141 lb
4.67 %
General
Volvo S40 1.8
Mitsubishi Lancer 1.5
M
Generation
CY0
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo S40 1.8
Mitsubishi Lancer 1.5
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
B4184S8
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
123 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 6000 rpm
Volvo S40 1.8
123 hp
108 hp
Mitsubishi Lancer 1.5
122 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
105 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Volvo S40 1.8
122 lb‑ft
105 lb‑ft
Mitsubishi Lancer 1.5
Performance
Volvo S40 1.8
Mitsubishi Lancer 1.5
124 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo S40 1.8
62 mph
62
mph
mph
528 ft
0.000 sec
Mitsubishi Lancer 1.5
▶ REPLAY
24.54 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.64 lb/hp
Volvo S40 1.8
24.54 lb/hp
26.64 lb/hp
Mitsubishi Lancer 1.5
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo S40 1.8
Mitsubishi Lancer 1.5
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
39 mpg
Volvo S40 1.8
32 mpg
39 mpg
Mitsubishi Lancer 1.5
23 mpg
city
31 mpg
41 mpg
highway
45 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
468 mi
Range
601 mi
Volvo S40 1.8
468 mi
601 mi
Mitsubishi Lancer 1.5
Environmental Impact
138.2 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).
115.6 kWh
Volvo S40 1.8
138.2 kWh
115.6 kWh
Mitsubishi Lancer 1.5
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
280 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
232 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo S40 1.8
Mitsubishi Lancer 1.5
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1060 lb
Maximum Payload
981 lb
11.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.3 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
