The Comparative Analysis :
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic F Automatic (Autogas) (08 - 11) vs. Volvo C30 2.4i Geartronic (06 - 09)
€ 21,200

€ 25,900

€ 21,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,900
ⓘ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 2.4i.
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
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
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 2.4i
2965 lb
Curb Weight
3150 lb
3924 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4057 lb

Weight Difference:
185 lb
5.87 %

General
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
Volvo C30 2.4i
GH
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Autogas (LPG)
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

4-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
Volvo C30 2.4i
4-cylinder boxer 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 ecomatic
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 ecomatic
105 lb‑ft
170 lb‑ft
Volvo C30 2.4i
Performance
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
Volvo C30 2.4i
104 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
14.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
653 ft
0.000 sec

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

Volvo C30 2.4i
▶ REPLAY
27.97 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.75 lb/hp
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
27.97 lb/hp
18.75 lb/hp
Volvo C30 2.4i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
Volvo C30 2.4i
Fuel Economy
22 mpg
combined
26 mpg
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
22 mpg
26 mpg
Volvo C30 2.4i
17 mpg
city
18 mpg
26 mpg
highway
36 mpg
11.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
242 mi
Range
428 mi
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
242 mi
428 mi
Volvo C30 2.4i
Environmental Impact
159.2 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
159.2 kWh
170.4 kWh
Volvo C30 2.4i
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
274 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
344 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
Volvo C30 2.4i
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
959 lb
Maximum Payload
906 lb
8.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft







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