The Comparative Analysis :
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic F (Autogas) (08 - 11) vs. Volvo C30 T5 Geartronic (09 - 12)
€ 19,800

€ 29,800

€ 19,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,800
ⓘ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 T5.
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
Volvo C30 T5
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 T5
2899 lb
Curb Weight
3349 lb
3924 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4101 lb

Weight Difference:
450 lb
13.44 %

General
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
Volvo C30 T5
GH
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Autogas (LPG)
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
Volvo C30 T5
4-cylinder boxer engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-five gasoline engine with turbocharger
EL15
Engine Code
B5254T7
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
106 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
227 hp
at 5000 rpm
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
106 hp
227 hp
Volvo C30 T5
105 lb‑ft
at 3200 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
105 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Volvo C30 T5
Performance
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
Volvo C30 T5
109 mph
Maximum Speed
146 mph
13.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
600 ft
0.000 sec

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

Volvo C30 T5
▶ REPLAY
27.35 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.75 lb/hp
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
27.35 lb/hp
14.75 lb/hp
Volvo C30 T5
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
Volvo C30 T5
Fuel Economy
22 mpg
combined
26 mpg
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
22 mpg
26 mpg
Volvo C30 T5
17 mpg
city
17 mpg
27 mpg
highway
36 mpg
11.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
244 mi
Range
428 mi
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
244 mi
428 mi
Volvo C30 T5
Environmental Impact
157.7 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).
170.4 kWh
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
157.7 kWh
170.4 kWh
Volvo C30 T5
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
340 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
Volvo C30 T5
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1025 lb
Maximum Payload
752 lb
8.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft







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