The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC (15 - 17) vs. Volvo C30 D4 (09 - 12)
€ 17,300

€ 27,000

€ 17,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 4.1 inches longer, 1.1 inches wider and 1.5 inches taller than the Volvo C30 D4.
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC
Volvo C30 D4
58.5
71.2
80.4
57
70.2
80.3
71.2 in
Width
70.2 in
80.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.3 in
58.5 in
Height
57 in
104.8
172
103.9
168
172 in
Length
168 in
104.8 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC
Volvo C30 D4
2743 lb
Curb Weight
3386 lb
3880 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4189 lb

Weight Difference:
644 lb
19.02 %

General
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC
Volvo C30 D4
B-K
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 ECOTEC
Volvo C30 D4
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-five diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Code
D5204T
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
99 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
175 hp
at 3500 rpm
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC
99 hp
175 hp
Volvo C30 D4
96 lb‑ft
at 4400 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC
96 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Volvo C30 D4
Performance
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC
Volvo C30 D4
115 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
13.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
610 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 D4
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27.71 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.35 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC
27.71 lb/hp
19.35 lb/hp
Volvo C30 D4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC
Volvo C30 D4
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
46 mpg
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC
43 mpg
46 mpg
Volvo C30 D4
31 mpg
city
35 mpg
53 mpg
highway
56 mpg
12.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
542 mi
Range
731 mi
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC
542 mi
731 mi
Volvo C30 D4
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 ECOTEC
104.1 kWh
104.9 kWh
Volvo C30 D4
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
206 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC
Volvo C30 D4
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1138 lb
Maximum Payload
802 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft








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