The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Astra 1.4 LPG ecoFlex Selection (Autogas) (11 - 12) vs. Volvo C30 D5 Geartronic (06 - 09)
€ 22,700

€ 28,100

€ 22,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Opel Astra 1.4 LPG 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 D5.
Opel Astra 1.4 LPG ecoFlex
Volvo C30 D5
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 LPG ecoFlex
Volvo C30 D5
3027 lb
Curb Weight
3263 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4189 lb

Weight Difference:
236 lb
7.23 %

General
Opel Astra 1.4 LPG ecoFlex
Volvo C30 D5
P-J
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Autogas (LPG)
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Opel Astra 1.4 LPG ecoFlex
Volvo C30 D5
Straight-four engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-five diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Code
D5244T8
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2.4 L / 117 cu in
138 hp
at 4900 rpm
Power
178 hp
at 4000 rpm
Opel Astra 1.4 LPG ecoFlex
138 hp
178 hp
Volvo C30 D5
148 lb‑ft
at 1850 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Opel Astra 1.4 LPG ecoFlex
148 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Volvo C30 D5
Performance
Opel Astra 1.4 LPG ecoFlex
Volvo C30 D5
124 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
10.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
492 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.4 LPG ecoFlex
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 D5
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21.93 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.33 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.4 LPG ecoFlex
21.93 lb/hp
18.33 lb/hp
Volvo C30 D5
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Astra 1.4 LPG ecoFlex
Volvo C30 D5
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
34 mpg
Opel Astra 1.4 LPG ecoFlex
30 mpg
34 mpg
Volvo C30 D5
22 mpg
city
25 mpg
37 mpg
highway
44 mpg
10.3 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
307 mi
Range
541 mi
Opel Astra 1.4 LPG ecoFlex
307 mi
541 mi
Volvo C30 D5
Environmental Impact
116.5 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).
141.9 kWh
Opel Astra 1.4 LPG ecoFlex
116.5 kWh
141.9 kWh
Volvo C30 D5
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
293 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Astra 1.4 LPG ecoFlex
Volvo C30 D5
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1096 lb
Maximum Payload
926 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft








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