The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG (17 - 18) vs. Volvo C30 DRIVe (10 - 12)
€ 25,100

€ 22,500

€ 25,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 4.1 inches longer, 1.1 inches wider and 1.9 inches taller than the Volvo C30 DRIVe.
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
Volvo C30 DRIVe
58.5
71.2
80.4
56.6
70.2
80.3
71.2 in
Width
70.2 in
80.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.3 in
58.5 in
Height
56.6 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 CNG
Volvo C30 DRIVe
3007 lb
Curb Weight
3148 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3924 lb

Weight Difference:
141 lb
4.48 %

General
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
Volvo C30 DRIVe
B-K
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Natural Gas (CNG)
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
Volvo C30 DRIVe
Straight-four engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
D4162T
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
108 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 3600 rpm
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
108 hp
113 hp
Volvo C30 DRIVe
148 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
148 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
Volvo C30 DRIVe
Performance
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
Volvo C30 DRIVe
124 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 DRIVe
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27.84 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.86 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
27.84 lb/hp
27.86 lb/hp
Volvo C30 DRIVe
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
Volvo C30 DRIVe
Fuel Economy
14.5 lb✽
( 6 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gasoline equivalent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy consumption of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
combined ✽ per 100 miles
62 mpg
( 69 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gasoline equivalent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy consumption of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
6 MPGe
69 MPGe
Volvo C30 DRIVe
19.9 lb
city
55 mpg
11.7 lb
highway
67 mpg
42 lb
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
288 mi
Range
899 mi
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
288 mi
899 mi
Volvo C30 DRIVe
Environmental Impact
30.1 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).
78.2 kWh
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
30.1 kWh
78.2 kWh
Volvo C30 DRIVe
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
182 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
Volvo C30 DRIVe
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1160 lb
Maximum Payload
776 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft








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