The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo C30 2.0D (09 - 10) vs. Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic F (Autogas) (08 - 11)
€ 24,200

€ 19,800

€ 24,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,800
ⓘ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 Volvo C30 2.0D is 5.9 inches shorter, 1.7 inches wider and 1.1 inches lower than the Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic.
Volvo C30 2.0D
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
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 2.0D
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
3131 lb
Curb Weight
2899 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3924 lb

Weight Difference:
231 lb
7.38 %

General
Volvo C30 2.0D
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
M
Generation
GH
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Autogas (LPG)

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo C30 2.0D
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
4-cylinder boxer engine (naturally aspirated engine)
D4204T
Engine Code
EL15
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
134 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
106 hp
at 6000 rpm
Volvo C30 2.0D
134 hp
106 hp
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
236 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
105 lb‑ft
at 3200 rpm
Volvo C30 2.0D
236 lb‑ft
105 lb‑ft
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
Performance
Volvo C30 2.0D
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
127 mph
Maximum Speed
109 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 2.0D
62 mph
62
mph
mph
600 ft
0.000 sec

Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
▶ REPLAY
23.37 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.35 lb/hp
Volvo C30 2.0D
23.37 lb/hp
27.35 lb/hp
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo C30 2.0D
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
22 mpg
Volvo C30 2.0D
41 mpg
22 mpg
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
31 mpg
city
17 mpg
51 mpg
highway
27 mpg
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.1 gal
567 mi
Range
244 mi
Volvo C30 2.0D
567 mi
244 mi
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
Environmental Impact
117.3 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).
157.7 kWh
Volvo C30 2.0D
117.3 kWh
157.7 kWh
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
243 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo C30 2.0D
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
926 lb
Maximum Payload
1025 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.5 cu ft







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