The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC (15 - 17) vs. Volvo C30 T5 Geartronic (06 - 07)
€ 17,300

€ 31,000

€ 17,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,000
ⓘ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 4.6 inches longer, 1.1 inches wider and 1.5 inches taller than the Volvo C30 T5.
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC
Volvo C30 T5
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
167.4
172 in
Length
167.4 in
104.8 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC
Volvo C30 T5
2743 lb
Curb Weight
3168 lb
3880 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4101 lb

Weight Difference:
425 lb
13.42 %

General
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC
Volvo C30 T5
B-K
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 automatic transmission
Engine
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC
Volvo C30 T5
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-five gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
B5254T3
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
99 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
217 hp
at 5000 rpm
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC
99 hp
217 hp
Volvo C30 T5
96 lb‑ft
at 4400 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC
96 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Volvo C30 T5
Performance
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC
Volvo C30 T5
115 mph
Maximum Speed
146 mph
13.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
610 ft
0.000 sec

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

Volvo C30 T5
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27.71 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.6 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC
27.71 lb/hp
14.6 lb/hp
Volvo C30 T5
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC
Volvo C30 T5
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
25 mpg
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC
43 mpg
25 mpg
Volvo C30 T5
31 mpg
city
17 mpg
53 mpg
highway
35 mpg
12.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
542 mi
Range
410 mi
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC
542 mi
410 mi
Volvo C30 T5
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).
178.2 kWh
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC
104.1 kWh
178.2 kWh
Volvo C30 T5
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
206 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC
Volvo C30 T5
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1138 lb
Maximum Payload
933 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft








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