The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo C30 D5 (08 - 09) vs. Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic F (Autogas) (08 - 11)
€ 26,300

€ 19,800

€ 26,300
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 D5 is 6.4 inches shorter, 1.7 inches wider and 1.1 inches lower than the Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic.
Volvo C30 D5
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
167.4
103.1
173.8
167.4 in
Length
173.8 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo C30 D5
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
3230 lb
Curb Weight
2899 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3924 lb

Weight Difference:
331 lb
10.25 %

General
Volvo C30 D5
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 D5
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
Straight-five diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
4-cylinder boxer engine (naturally aspirated engine)
D5244T8
Engine Code
EL15
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2.4 L / 117 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
178 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
106 hp
at 6000 rpm
Volvo C30 D5
178 hp
106 hp
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
105 lb‑ft
at 3200 rpm
Volvo C30 D5
295 lb‑ft
105 lb‑ft
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
Performance
Volvo C30 D5
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
140 mph
Maximum Speed
109 mph
7.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
351 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 D5
62 mph
62
mph
mph
600 ft
0.000 sec

Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
▶ REPLAY
18.15 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.35 lb/hp
Volvo C30 D5
18.15 lb/hp
27.35 lb/hp
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo C30 D5
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
22 mpg
Volvo C30 D5
38 mpg
22 mpg
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
28 mpg
city
17 mpg
47 mpg
highway
27 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.1 gal
601 mi
Range
244 mi
Volvo C30 D5
601 mi
244 mi
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
Environmental Impact
127.6 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 D5
127.6 kWh
157.7 kWh
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
264 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo C30 D5
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
959 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