The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo C30 2.0 (09 - 12) vs. Subaru Impreza 1.5R Automatic (07 - 12)
€ 22,700

€ 20,300

€ 22,700
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 5.9 inches shorter, 1.7 inches wider and 1.1 inches lower than the Subaru Impreza 1.5R.
Volvo C30 2.0
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
57
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
57 in
Height
58.1 in
103.9
168
103.1
173.8
168 in
Length
173.8 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo C30 2.0
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
3117 lb
Curb Weight
3086 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4079 lb

Weight Difference:
31 lb
0.99 %

General
Volvo C30 2.0
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
M
Generation
GH
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

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

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
4-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Volvo C30 2.0
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
4-cylinder boxer gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
B4204S3
Engine Code
EL15
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
143 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
106 hp
at 6000 rpm
Volvo C30 2.0
143 hp
106 hp
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
136 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
105 lb‑ft
at 3200 rpm
Volvo C30 2.0
136 lb‑ft
105 lb‑ft
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
430 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 2.0
62 mph
62
mph
mph
689 ft
0.000 sec

Subaru Impreza 1.5R
▶ REPLAY
21.8 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.11 lb/hp
Volvo C30 2.0
21.8 lb/hp
29.11 lb/hp
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo C30 2.0
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Volvo C30 2.0
31 mpg
31 mpg
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
22 mpg
city
24 mpg
41 mpg
highway
38 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
450 mi
Range
497 mi
Volvo C30 2.0
450 mi
497 mi
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
Environmental Impact
144 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
144 kWh
142.1 kWh
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
285 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
285 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo C30 2.0
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
741 lb
Maximum Payload
992 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.5 cu ft







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