The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo C30 D4 (09 - 12) vs. Subaru Impreza 1.5R Automatic (07 - 12)
€ 27,000

€ 20,300

€ 27,000
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 D4 is 5.9 inches shorter, 1.7 inches wider and 1.1 inches lower than the Subaru Impreza 1.5R.
Volvo C30 D4
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 D4
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
3386 lb
Curb Weight
3086 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4079 lb

Weight Difference:
300 lb
8.86 %

General
Volvo C30 D4
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
M
Generation
GH
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

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

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
4-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Volvo C30 D4
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
Straight-five diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
4-cylinder boxer gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
D5204T
Engine Code
EL15
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
175 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
106 hp
at 6000 rpm
Volvo C30 D4
175 hp
106 hp
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
105 lb‑ft
at 3200 rpm
Volvo C30 D4
295 lb‑ft
105 lb‑ft
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
Performance
Volvo C30 D4
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
137 mph
Maximum Speed
104 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
15.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 D4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
689 ft
0.000 sec

Subaru Impreza 1.5R
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19.35 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.11 lb/hp
Volvo C30 D4
19.35 lb/hp
29.11 lb/hp
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo C30 D4
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Volvo C30 D4
46 mpg
31 mpg
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
35 mpg
city
24 mpg
56 mpg
highway
38 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
731 mi
Range
497 mi
Volvo C30 D4
731 mi
497 mi
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
Environmental Impact
104.9 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 D4
104.9 kWh
142.1 kWh
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
285 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo C30 D4
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
802 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