The Comparative Analysis :
Subaru Impreza WRX STi 2.5 (08 - 14) vs. Volvo C30 2.0D Powershift Geartronic (08 - 09)
€ 45,400

€ 26,500

€ 45,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Subaru Impreza WRX STi 2.5 is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 6.4 inches longer, 0.5 inches wider and 1.1 inches taller than the Volvo C30 2.0D.
Subaru Impreza WRX STi 2.5
Volvo C30 2.0D
58.1
70.7
78.5
57
70.2
80.3
70.7 in
Width
70.2 in
78.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.3 in
58.1 in
Height
57 in
103.3
173.8
103.9
167.4
173.8 in
Length
167.4 in
103.3 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Subaru Impreza WRX STi 2.5
Volvo C30 2.0D
3318 lb
Curb Weight
3168 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4057 lb

Weight Difference:
150 lb
4.52 %

General
Subaru Impreza WRX STi 2.5
Volvo C30 2.0D
GH
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

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

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Subaru Impreza WRX STi 2.5
Volvo C30 2.0D
4-cylinder boxer gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
EJ25
Engine Code
D4204T
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
296 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
134 hp
at 4000 rpm
Subaru Impreza WRX STi 2.5
296 hp
134 hp
Volvo C30 2.0D
300 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Subaru Impreza WRX STi 2.5
300 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Volvo C30 2.0D
Performance
Subaru Impreza WRX STi 2.5
Volvo C30 2.0D
155 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
5.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
236 ft
0.000 sec

Subaru Impreza WRX STi 2.5
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 2.0D
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11.21 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.64 lb/hp
Subaru Impreza WRX STi 2.5
11.21 lb/hp
23.64 lb/hp
Volvo C30 2.0D
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Subaru Impreza WRX STi 2.5
Volvo C30 2.0D
Fuel Economy
23 mpg
combined
40 mpg
Subaru Impreza WRX STi 2.5
23 mpg
40 mpg
Volvo C30 2.0D
17 mpg
city
31 mpg
29 mpg
highway
48 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
362 mi
Range
547 mi
Subaru Impreza WRX STi 2.5
362 mi
547 mi
Volvo C30 2.0D
Environmental Impact
195.2 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).
121.3 kWh
Subaru Impreza WRX STi 2.5
195.2 kWh
121.3 kWh
Volvo C30 2.0D
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
391 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
251 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Subaru Impreza WRX STi 2.5
Volvo C30 2.0D
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
888 lb
8.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft







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