Volvo 440 (1988 – 1993) vs Mitsubishi Lancer Hatchback (1988 – 1993): specs compared
The Mitsubishi Lancer Hatchback is the more powerful of the two, with up to 136 hp against 120 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 8.3 s against 9.5 s. It uses less fuel, from 5.9 L/100 km against 7.2 L/100 km. The Volvo 440 is the lighter car, from 965 kg against 995 kg. At 4,310 mm, the Volvo 440 is 71 mm longer than the Mitsubishi Lancer Hatchback.
| Specification |
Volvo
440
1988 – 1993
|
Mitsubishi
Lancer Hatchback
1988 – 1993
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Sweden | Japan |
| Documented years | 1988 – 1993 | 1988 – 1993 |
| Body style | — | Hatchback |
| Variants | 9 | 5 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Diesel, Petrol |
| Drive | FWD | FWD |
| Gearbox | Manual | Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 79 – 120 hp | 60 – 136 hp |
| Torque | 125 – 175 Nm | 102 – 161 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 9.5 – 12.5 s | 8.3 – 16.4 s |
| Top speed | 170 – 200 km/h | 148 – 200 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 7.2 – 8.5 L/100 km | 5.9 – 8.3 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,310 mm | 4,239 mm |
| Width | 1,690 mm | 1,669 – 1,671 mm |
| Height | 1,400 mm | 1,400 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,500 mm | 2,459 mm |
| Curb weight | 965 – 1,045 kg | 995 – 1,100 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.