The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo C30 D3 Geartronic (10 - 12) vs. Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic (Autogas) (07 - 11)
€ 26,300

€ 21,800

€ 26,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,800
ⓘ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 D3 is 5.9 inches shorter, 1.7 inches wider and 1.1 inches lower than the Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic.
Volvo C30 D3
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 D3
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
3419 lb
Curb Weight
3053 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4079 lb

Weight Difference:
366 lb
10.7 %

General
Volvo C30 D3
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
M
Generation
GH
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Autogas (LPG)

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

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo C30 D3
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
Straight-five diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
4-cylinder boxer engine (naturally aspirated engine)
D5204T5
Engine Code
EL15
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
106 hp
at 6000 rpm
Volvo C30 D3
148 hp
106 hp
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
105 lb‑ft
at 3200 rpm
Volvo C30 D3
258 lb‑ft
105 lb‑ft
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
Performance
Volvo C30 D3
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
127 mph
Maximum Speed
109 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
14 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 D3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
636 ft
0.000 sec

Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
▶ REPLAY
23.1 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.8 lb/hp
Volvo C30 D3
23.1 lb/hp
28.8 lb/hp
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo C30 D3
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
22 mpg
Volvo C30 D3
41 mpg
22 mpg
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
30 mpg
city
17 mpg
51 mpg
highway
26 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.1 gal
642 mi
Range
239 mi
Volvo C30 D3
642 mi
239 mi
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
Environmental Impact
119.3 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).
160.8 kWh
Volvo C30 D3
119.3 kWh
160.8 kWh
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
277 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo C30 D3
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
769 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