The Comparative Analysis :
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic Automatic (Autogas) (07 - 11) vs. Volvo C30 2.0 (06 - 09)
€ 23,200

€ 22,600

€ 23,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,600
ⓘ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 ecomatic is 6.4 inches longer, 1.7 inches narrower and 1.1 inches taller than the Volvo C30 2.0.
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
Volvo C30 2.0
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
167.4
173.8 in
Length
167.4 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
Volvo C30 2.0
3086 lb
Curb Weight
2926 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3858 lb

Weight Difference:
161 lb
5.22 %

General
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
Volvo C30 2.0
GH
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Autogas (LPG)
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 ecomatic
Volvo C30 2.0
4-cylinder boxer engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
EL15
Engine Code
B4204S3
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
106 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
143 hp
at 6000 rpm
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
106 hp
143 hp
Volvo C30 2.0
105 lb‑ft
at 3200 rpm
Max. Torque
136 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
105 lb‑ft
136 lb‑ft
Volvo C30 2.0
Performance
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
Volvo C30 2.0
104 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
15.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
689 ft
0.000 sec

Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 2.0
▶ REPLAY
29.11 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.46 lb/hp
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
29.11 lb/hp
20.46 lb/hp
Volvo C30 2.0
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
Volvo C30 2.0
Fuel Economy
22 mpg
combined
32 mpg
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
22 mpg
32 mpg
Volvo C30 2.0
16 mpg
city
23 mpg
26 mpg
highway
41 mpg
11.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
239 mi
Range
462 mi
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
239 mi
462 mi
Volvo C30 2.0
Environmental Impact
160.8 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).
140.2 kWh
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
160.8 kWh
140.2 kWh
Volvo C30 2.0
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
278 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
285 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
Volvo C30 2.0
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
992 lb
Maximum Payload
933 lb
8.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft







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