Mitsubishi Lancer vs Volvo S40
Side-by-side comparison from manufacturer specifications, NHTSA safety data, and live dealer listings.
Vehicles
Vehicles
2011 Volvo S40
Overview
| Spec | Mitsubishi LancerES | Volvo S40T5 |
|---|---|---|
| Selected trim | ES | T5 |
| Body style | Sedan | Sedan |
| Drivetrain | front wheel drive | front wheel drive |
| Fuel type | regular unleaded | regular unleaded |
| Transmission | 5-speed manual | 5-speed shiftable automatic |
| Engine type | gas | gas |
| Model year | 2017 | 2011 |
Pricing & market
| Spec | Mitsubishi LancerES | Volvo S40T5 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $17,795 (best) | $27,750 |
| For sale now | 0 | 0 |
Fuel economy & range
| Spec | Mitsubishi LancerES | Volvo S40T5 |
|---|---|---|
| Combined MPG | 28 MPG (best) | 24 MPG |
| City MPG | 24 MPG (best) | 21 MPG |
| Highway MPG | 33 MPG (best) | 30 MPG |
| Fuel tank | 15.5 gal | 15.9 gal (best) |
Performance
| Spec | Mitsubishi LancerES | Volvo S40T5 |
|---|---|---|
| Horsepower | 148 hp | 227 hp (best) |
| Torque | 145 lb-ft | 236 lb-ft (best) |
| Engine size | 2 L | 2.5 L (best) |
| Cylinders | I4 | I5 |
Size & capability
| Spec | Mitsubishi LancerES | Volvo S40T5 |
|---|---|---|
| Seating | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Doors | 4 | 4 |
| Cargo volume | 12.3 cu ft | 31.2 cu ft (best) |
| Towing capacity | — | 2,000 lbs (best) |
| Payload | 1,081 lbs (best) | — |
| Curb weight | 2,888 lbs (best) | 3,338 lbs |
| Ground clearance | 5.5 in (best) | — |
| Wheelbase | 103.7 in | 103.9 in (best) |
| Length | 182.1 in (best) | 176.2 in |
| Width | 69.4 in | 69.7 in (best) |
| Height | 58.3 in (best) | 57.2 in |
Safety & recalls
| Spec | Mitsubishi LancerES | Volvo S40T5 |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA overall | 4 / 5 ★ (best) | — |
| Frontal crash (driver) | 5 / 5 ★ (best) | — |
| Frontal crash (passenger) | 4 / 5 ★ (best) | — |
| Side crash (driver) | 5 / 5 ★ (best) | — |
| Side crash (passenger) | 3 / 5 ★ (best) | — |
| Side pole | 5 / 5 ★ (best) | — |
| Rollover | 4 / 5 ★ | 4 / 5 ★ |
| Open recalls (YMM scope) | None reported (best) | 2 |
Highlighted values indicate the better figure for that spec when a clear winner exists. Specs reflect the selected trim for each vehicle. Drag a vehicle header to reorder columns. MSRP and specifications are manufacturer data; listing prices and inventory come from live dealer listings. Safety ratings are from NHTSA.
Trim overview
All available trims with MSRP. The trim selected above is highlighted; comparison specs use that selection.
| Trim | Mitsubishi Lancer | Volvo S40 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | ES $17,795 MSRP(Currently comparing) | T5 $27,750 MSRP(Currently comparing) |
| 2 | ES $18,795 MSRP | T5 R-Design $31,150 MSRP |
| 3 | ES $20,295 MSRP | — |
| 4 | SE $21,095 MSRP | — |
| 5 | SEL $22,095 MSRP | — |
Mitsubishi Lancer vs Volvo S40 FAQ
- Which is better: 2017 Mitsubishi Lancer or 2011 Volvo S40?
- It depends on priorities. OpenDealer compares 2017 Mitsubishi Lancer vs 2011 Volvo S40 on MSRP, fuel economy, horsepower, seating, towing, NHTSA safety ratings, and live market prices so you can weigh the tradeoffs.
- Which costs less: 2017 Mitsubishi Lancer or 2011 Volvo S40?
- Based on starting MSRP, the 2017 Mitsubishi Lancer starts lower at $17,795.
- Which has better startingMsrp: 2017 Mitsubishi Lancer or 2011 Volvo S40?
- The 2017 Mitsubishi Lancer leads on startingMsrp in this comparison (17,795).
- Which has better combinedMpg: 2017 Mitsubishi Lancer or 2011 Volvo S40?
- The 2017 Mitsubishi Lancer leads on combinedMpg in this comparison (30).
- Which has better horsepower: 2017 Mitsubishi Lancer or 2011 Volvo S40?
- The 2011 Volvo S40 leads on horsepower in this comparison (227).
- Which has better maxTowingLbs: 2017 Mitsubishi Lancer or 2011 Volvo S40?
- The 2011 Volvo S40 leads on maxTowingLbs in this comparison (2,000).
- How do the NHTSA safety ratings compare for 2017 Mitsubishi Lancer vs 2011 Volvo S40?
- NHTSA overall crash-test ratings in this comparison: Mitsubishi Lancer (4/5 NHTSA overall).