The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance Geartronic (16 - 18) vs. Subaru Impreza 1.5R Automatic (07 - 12)
€ 41,200

€ 20,300

€ 41,200
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 V40 T5 Polestar Performance is 1.8 inches shorter, 4.6 inches wider and 2.2 inches lower than the Subaru Impreza 1.5R.
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
55.9
73.1
80.4
58.1
68.5
77.4
73.1 in
Width
68.5 in
80.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
55.9 in
Height
58.1 in
104.2
172
103.1
173.8
172 in
Length
173.8 in
104.2 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
3488 lb
Curb Weight
3086 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4079 lb

Weight Difference:
401 lb
11.5 %

General
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
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)

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
4-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
4-cylinder boxer gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
B4204T11
Engine Code
EL15
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
250 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
106 hp
at 6000 rpm
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
250 hp
106 hp
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
105 lb‑ft
at 3200 rpm
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
295 lb‑ft
105 lb‑ft
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
Performance
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
149 mph
Maximum Speed
104 mph
6.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
15.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
62 mph
62
mph
mph
689 ft
0.000 sec

Subaru Impreza 1.5R
▶ REPLAY
13.95 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.11 lb/hp
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
13.95 lb/hp
29.11 lb/hp
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
40 mpg
31 mpg
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
30 mpg
city
24 mpg
49 mpg
highway
38 mpg
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
653 mi
Range
497 mi
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
653 mi
497 mi
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
Environmental Impact
111.8 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 V40 T5 Polestar Performance
111.8 kWh
142.1 kWh
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
220 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
285 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
922 lb
Maximum Payload
992 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.5 cu ft








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