The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Astra 1.4 ecoFlex (09 - 12) vs. Volvo C30 D3 (10 - 12)
€ 16,800

€ 24,500

€ 16,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,500
ⓘ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 inches longer, 1.3 inches wider and 2.5 inches taller than the Volvo C30 D3.
Opel Astra 1.4 ecoFlex
Volvo C30 D3
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
168
174 in
Length
168 in
105.7 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Opel Astra 1.4 ecoFlex
Volvo C30 D3
3027 lb
Curb Weight
3386 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4189 lb

Weight Difference:
359 lb
10.6 %

General
Opel Astra 1.4 ecoFlex
Volvo C30 D3
P-J
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Opel Astra 1.4 ecoFlex
Volvo C30 D3
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-five diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
D5204T5
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
86 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Opel Astra 1.4 ecoFlex
86 hp
148 hp
Volvo C30 D3
96 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Opel Astra 1.4 ecoFlex
96 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Volvo C30 D3
Performance
Opel Astra 1.4 ecoFlex
Volvo C30 D3
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 D3
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35.2 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.88 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.4 ecoFlex
35.2 lb/hp
22.88 lb/hp
Volvo C30 D3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Astra 1.4 ecoFlex
Volvo C30 D3
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
46 mpg
Opel Astra 1.4 ecoFlex
43 mpg
46 mpg
Volvo C30 D3
33 mpg
city
35 mpg
52 mpg
highway
56 mpg
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
633 mi
Range
731 mi
Opel Astra 1.4 ecoFlex
633 mi
731 mi
Volvo C30 D3
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).
104.9 kWh
Opel Astra 1.4 ecoFlex
104.1 kWh
104.9 kWh
Volvo C30 D3
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Astra 1.4 ecoFlex
Volvo C30 D3
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1096 lb
Maximum Payload
802 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft








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