2012 Subaru Impreza vs. 2012 Volvo C30
To start off, both 2012 Subaru Impreza and 2012 Volvo C30 were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,500 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Subaru Impreza is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Subaru Impreza (305 HP) has 191 more horse power than 2012 Volvo C30. (114 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Subaru Impreza should accelerate faster than 2012 Volvo C30. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Subaru Impreza weights approximately 84 kg more than 2012 Volvo C30. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 Subaru Impreza is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Volvo C30. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Subaru Impreza will offer significantly more control. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2012 Subaru Impreza (393 Nm) has 123 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Volvo C30. (270 Nm). This means 2012 Subaru Impreza will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Volvo C30.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Subaru Impreza | 2012 Volvo C30 | |
| Make | Subaru | Volvo |
| Model | Impreza | C30 |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2500 cc | 1600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 305 HP | 114 HP |
| Torque | 393 Nm | 270 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | AWD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1535 kg | 1451 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4252 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1796 mm | 1783 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1471 mm | 1448 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2624 mm | 2639 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 60 L |
