The Comparative Analysis :
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic Automatic (Autogas) (07 - 11) vs. Volvo C30 D4 Geartronic (09 - 12)
€ 23,200

€ 28,800

€ 23,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,800
ⓘ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 5.9 inches longer, 1.7 inches narrower and 1.1 inches taller than the Volvo C30 D4.
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
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 ecomatic
Volvo C30 D4
3086 lb
Curb Weight
3419 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4189 lb

Weight Difference:
333 lb
9.74 %

General
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
Volvo C30 D4
GH
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Autogas (LPG)
Fuel Type
Diesel

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

4-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
Volvo C30 D4
4-cylinder boxer 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 ecomatic
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 ecomatic
105 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Volvo C30 D4
Performance
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
Volvo C30 D4
104 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
15.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
689 ft
0.000 sec

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

Volvo C30 D4
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29.11 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.54 lb/hp
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
29.11 lb/hp
19.54 lb/hp
Volvo C30 D4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
Volvo C30 D4
Fuel Economy
22 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
22 mpg
41 mpg
Volvo C30 D4
16 mpg
city
30 mpg
26 mpg
highway
51 mpg
11.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
239 mi
Range
642 mi
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
239 mi
642 mi
Volvo C30 D4
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).
119.3 kWh
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
160.8 kWh
119.3 kWh
Volvo C30 D4
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
278 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
Volvo C30 D4
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
992 lb
Maximum Payload
769 lb
8.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft







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