The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo C30 2.0 (06 - 09) vs. Subaru Impreza 1.5R Automatic (07 - 12)
€ 22,600

€ 20,300

€ 22,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,300
ⓘ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 2.0 is 16.3 cm shorter, 4.2 cm wider and 2.8 cm lower than the Subaru Impreza 1.5R.
Volvo C30 2.0
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
1447
1782
2039
1475
1740
1965
1782 mm
Width
1740 mm
2039 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1965 mm
1447 mm
Height
1475 mm
2640
4252
2620
4415
4252 mm
Length
4415 mm
2640 mm
Wheelbase
2620 mm
Vehicle Weight
Volvo C30 2.0
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
1327 kg
Kerb Weight
1400 kg
1750 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1850 kg

Weight Difference:
73 kg
5.21 %

General
Volvo C30 2.0
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
M
Generation
GH
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
4-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Volvo C30 2.0
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
4-cylinder boxer petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
B4204S3
Engine Code
EL15
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1999 CC
Engine Capacity
1498 CC
143 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Power
106 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Volvo C30 2.0
143 bhp
106 bhp
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
185 NM
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
142 NM
at 3200 rpm
Volvo C30 2.0
185 NM
142 NM
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
Performance
Volvo C30 2.0
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
130 mph
Maximum Speed
104 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
15.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
131 m
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 2.0
62 mph
62
mph
mph
210 m
0.000 sec

Subaru Impreza 1.5R
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9.28 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.21 kg/bhp
Volvo C30 2.0
9.28 kg/bhp
13.21 kg/bhp
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo C30 2.0
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
38 mpg
Volvo C30 2.0
38 mpg
38 mpg
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
28 mpg
city
29 mpg
49 mpg
motorway
46 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
60 L
462 mi
Range
497 mi
Volvo C30 2.0
462 mi
497 mi
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
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).
142.1 kWh
Volvo C30 2.0
140.2 kWh
142.1 kWh
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
177 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
177 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo C30 2.0
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
423 kg
Maximum Payload
450 kg
278 L
Boot Capacity
301 L







921 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1216 L