The Comparative Analysis :
Subaru Impreza 1.5R F Automatic (08 - 12) vs. Volvo C30 1.8 (06 - 09)
€ 18,300

€ 20,800

€ 18,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,800
ⓘ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 is 6.4 inches longer, 1.7 inches narrower and 1.1 inches taller than the Volvo C30 1.8.
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
Volvo C30 1.8
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
Volvo C30 1.8
2965 lb
Curb Weight
2926 lb
3924 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3858 lb

Weight Difference:
40 lb
1.35 %

General
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
Volvo C30 1.8
GH
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

4-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
Volvo C30 1.8
4-cylinder boxer gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
EL15
Engine Code
B4184S8
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
106 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
123 hp
at 6000 rpm
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
106 hp
123 hp
Volvo C30 1.8
105 lb‑ft
at 3200 rpm
Max. Torque
122 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
105 lb‑ft
122 lb‑ft
Volvo C30 1.8
Performance
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
Volvo C30 1.8
104 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
14.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
653 ft
0.000 sec

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

Volvo C30 1.8
▶ REPLAY
27.97 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.79 lb/hp
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
27.97 lb/hp
23.79 lb/hp
Volvo C30 1.8
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
Volvo C30 1.8
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
32 mpg
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
32 mpg
32 mpg
Volvo C30 1.8
25 mpg
city
23 mpg
38 mpg
highway
41 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
504 mi
Range
468 mi
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
504 mi
468 mi
Volvo C30 1.8
Environmental Impact
140.2 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).
138.2 kWh
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
140.2 kWh
138.2 kWh
Volvo C30 1.8
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
280 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
280 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
Volvo C30 1.8
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
959 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