The Comparative Analysis :
Subaru Impreza 1.5R Automatic (07 - 12) vs. Volvo C30 2.4i (09 - 10)
€ 20,300
€ 24,000
€ 20,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Subaru Impreza 1.5R is 5.9 inches longer, 1.7 inches narrower and 1.1 inches taller than the Volvo C30 2.4i.
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
Volvo C30 2.4i
58.1
68.5
77.4
57
70.2
80.3
68.5 in
Width
70.2 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.3 in
58.1 in
Height
57 in
103.1
173.8
103.9
168
173.8 in
Length
168 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
Volvo C30 2.4i
3086 lb
Curb Weight
3102 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4057 lb
Weight Difference:
15 lb
0.48 %
General
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
Volvo C30 2.4i
GH
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

4-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
Volvo C30 2.4i
4-cylinder boxer gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-five gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
EL15
Engine Code
B5244S4
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
2.4 L / 117 cu in
106 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 6000 rpm
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
106 hp
168 hp
Volvo C30 2.4i
105 lb‑ft
at 3200 rpm
Max. Torque
170 lb‑ft
at 4400 rpm
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
105 lb‑ft
170 lb‑ft
Volvo C30 2.4i
Performance
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
Volvo C30 2.4i
104 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
15.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
689 ft
0.000 sec
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
62 mph
62
mph
mph
371 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 2.4i
▶ REPLAY
29.11 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.46 lb/hp
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
29.11 lb/hp
18.46 lb/hp
Volvo C30 2.4i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
Volvo C30 2.4i
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
28 mpg
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
31 mpg
28 mpg
Volvo C30 2.4i
24 mpg
city
20 mpg
38 mpg
highway
37 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
497 mi
Range
459 mi
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
497 mi
459 mi
Volvo C30 2.4i
Environmental Impact
142.1 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).
159.2 kWh
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
142.1 kWh
159.2 kWh
Volvo C30 2.4i
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
285 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
322 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
Volvo C30 2.4i
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
992 lb
Maximum Payload
955 lb
8.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft







34.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
26.1 cu ft




















