The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe (08 - 09) vs. Subaru Impreza 1.5R F Automatic (08 - 12)
€ 21,800

€ 18,300

€ 21,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 18,300
ⓘ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 Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe is 6.4 inches shorter, 1.7 inches wider and 1.5 inches lower than the Subaru Impreza 1.5R.
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
56.6
70.2
80.3
58.1
68.5
77.4
70.2 in
Width
68.5 in
80.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
56.6 in
Height
58.1 in
103.9
167.4
103.1
173.8
167.4 in
Length
173.8 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
3018 lb
Curb Weight
2965 lb
3924 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3924 lb

Weight Difference:
53 lb
1.76 %

General
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
M
Generation
GH
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
4-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
4-cylinder boxer gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
D4164T
Engine Code
EL15
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
108 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
106 hp
at 6000 rpm
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
108 hp
106 hp
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
177 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
105 lb‑ft
at 3200 rpm
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
177 lb‑ft
105 lb‑ft
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
Performance
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
118 mph
Maximum Speed
104 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
14.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
62 mph
62
mph
mph
653 ft
0.000 sec

Subaru Impreza 1.5R
▶ REPLAY
27.94 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.97 lb/hp
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
27.94 lb/hp
27.97 lb/hp
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
32 mpg
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
52 mpg
32 mpg
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
41 mpg
city
25 mpg
62 mpg
highway
38 mpg
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
718 mi
Range
504 mi
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
718 mi
504 mi
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
Environmental Impact
92.5 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).
140.2 kWh
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
92.5 kWh
140.2 kWh
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
Euro 4, 5L
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
280 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
906 lb
Maximum Payload
959 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.5 cu ft







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