The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo (09 - 12) vs. Volvo C30 1.8 (06 - 09)
€ 20,500
€ 20,800
€ 20,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo 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 1.8.
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
Volvo C30 1.8
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 Turbo
Volvo C30 1.8
3027 lb
Curb Weight
2926 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3858 lb
Weight Difference:
101 lb
3.34 %
General
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
Volvo C30 1.8
P-J
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
Volvo C30 1.8
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
B4184S8
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
138 hp
at 4900 rpm
Power
123 hp
at 6000 rpm
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
138 hp
123 hp
Volvo C30 1.8
148 lb‑ft
at 1850 rpm
Max. Torque
122 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
148 lb‑ft
122 lb‑ft
Volvo C30 1.8
Performance
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
Volvo C30 1.8
126 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
62 mph
62
mph
mph
492 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 1.8
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21.93 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.79 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
21.93 lb/hp
23.79 lb/hp
Volvo C30 1.8
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
Volvo C30 1.8
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
32 mpg
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
40 mpg
32 mpg
Volvo C30 1.8
30 mpg
city
23 mpg
50 mpg
highway
41 mpg
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
590 mi
Range
468 mi
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
590 mi
468 mi
Volvo C30 1.8
Environmental Impact
111.8 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).
138.2 kWh
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
111.8 kWh
138.2 kWh
Volvo C30 1.8
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
222 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
280 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
Volvo C30 1.8
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1096 lb
Maximum Payload
933 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
35 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
26.1 cu ft
