The Comparative Analysis :
Subaru Impreza 1.5R Automatic (07 - 12) vs. Volvo C30 D4 (09 - 12)
€ 20,300

€ 27,000

€ 20,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,000
ⓘ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 D4.
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
Volvo C30 D4
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 D4
3086 lb
Curb Weight
3386 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4189 lb

Weight Difference:
300 lb
8.86 %

General
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
Volvo C30 D4
GH
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

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

4-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
Volvo C30 D4
4-cylinder boxer gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-five diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
EL15
Engine Code
D5204T
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
106 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
175 hp
at 3500 rpm
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
106 hp
175 hp
Volvo C30 D4
105 lb‑ft
at 3200 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
105 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Volvo C30 D4
Performance
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
Volvo C30 D4
104 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
15.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
689 ft
0.000 sec

Subaru Impreza 1.5R
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 D4
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29.11 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.35 lb/hp
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
29.11 lb/hp
19.35 lb/hp
Volvo C30 D4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
Volvo C30 D4
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
46 mpg
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
31 mpg
46 mpg
Volvo C30 D4
24 mpg
city
35 mpg
38 mpg
highway
56 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
497 mi
Range
731 mi
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
497 mi
731 mi
Volvo C30 D4
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).
104.9 kWh
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
142.1 kWh
104.9 kWh
Volvo C30 D4
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
285 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
Volvo C30 D4
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
992 lb
Maximum Payload
802 lb
8.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft







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