2012 Subaru Legacy vs. 2013 Volvo C30
To start off, 2013 Volvo C30 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2012 Subaru Legacy. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2012 Subaru Legacy would be higher. Both 2012 Subaru Legacy and 2013 Volvo C30 are equipped with a 2,500 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Volvo C30 (224 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 2012 Subaru Legacy. (170 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Volvo C30 should accelerate faster than 2012 Subaru Legacy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Subaru Legacy weights approximately 96 kg more than 2013 Volvo C30.
Because 2012 Subaru Legacy is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2013 Volvo C30. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Subaru Legacy 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, 2013 Volvo C30 (320 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 90 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Subaru Legacy. (230 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2013 Volvo C30 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Subaru Legacy.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Subaru Legacy | 2013 Volvo C30 | |
| Make | Subaru | Volvo |
| Model | Legacy | C30 |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2500 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 5 valves |
| Horse Power | 170 HP | 224 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 230 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | AWD | Front |
| Transmission Type | CVT | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1553 kg | 1457 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4775 mm | 4266 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 2039 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2640 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 7.6 L/100km | 6.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 10.2 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
