The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Astra 1.4 ecoFlex (09 - 12) vs. Volvo C30 2.0 (06 - 09)
€ 16,800

€ 22,600

€ 16,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Opel Astra 1.4 ecoFlex is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 6.6 inches longer, 1.3 inches wider and 2.5 inches taller than the Volvo C30 2.0.
Opel Astra 1.4 ecoFlex
Volvo C30 2.0
59.4
71.4
79.3
57
70.2
80.3
71.4 in
Width
70.2 in
79.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.3 in
59.4 in
Height
57 in
105.7
174
103.9
167.4
174 in
Length
167.4 in
105.7 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Opel Astra 1.4 ecoFlex
Volvo C30 2.0
3027 lb
Curb Weight
2926 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3858 lb

Weight Difference:
101 lb
3.34 %

General
Opel Astra 1.4 ecoFlex
Volvo C30 2.0
P-J
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Opel Astra 1.4 ecoFlex
Volvo C30 2.0
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
B4204S3
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
86 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
143 hp
at 6000 rpm
Opel Astra 1.4 ecoFlex
86 hp
143 hp
Volvo C30 2.0
96 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
136 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Opel Astra 1.4 ecoFlex
96 lb‑ft
136 lb‑ft
Volvo C30 2.0
Performance
Opel Astra 1.4 ecoFlex
Volvo C30 2.0
104 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
15.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
689 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.4 ecoFlex
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 2.0
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35.2 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.46 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.4 ecoFlex
35.2 lb/hp
20.46 lb/hp
Volvo C30 2.0
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Astra 1.4 ecoFlex
Volvo C30 2.0
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
32 mpg
Opel Astra 1.4 ecoFlex
43 mpg
32 mpg
Volvo C30 2.0
33 mpg
city
23 mpg
52 mpg
highway
41 mpg
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
633 mi
Range
462 mi
Opel Astra 1.4 ecoFlex
633 mi
462 mi
Volvo C30 2.0
Environmental Impact
104.1 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).
140.2 kWh
Opel Astra 1.4 ecoFlex
104.1 kWh
140.2 kWh
Volvo C30 2.0
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
285 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Astra 1.4 ecoFlex
Volvo C30 2.0
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1096 lb
Maximum Payload
933 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft








35 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
26.1 cu ft