The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Astra 1.6 (09 - 12) vs. Volvo C30 2.0 (06 - 09)
€ 19,300

€ 22,600

€ 19,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Opel Astra 1.6 is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 16.7 cm longer, 3.2 cm wider and 6.3 cm taller than the Volvo C30 2.0.
Opel Astra 1.6
Volvo C30 2.0
1510
1814
2013
1447
1782
2039
1814 mm
Width
1782 mm
2013 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2039 mm
1510 mm
Height
1447 mm
2685
4419
2640
4252
4419 mm
Length
4252 mm
2685 mm
Wheelbase
2640 mm
Vehicle Weight
Opel Astra 1.6
Volvo C30 2.0
1373 kg
Kerb Weight
1327 kg
1870 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1750 kg

Weight Difference:
46 kg
3.35 %

General
Opel Astra 1.6
Volvo C30 2.0
P-J
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Opel Astra 1.6
Volvo C30 2.0
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
B4204S3
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1598 CC
Engine Capacity
1999 CC
113 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Power
143 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Opel Astra 1.6
113 bhp
143 bhp
Volvo C30 2.0
155 NM
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
185 NM
at 4500 rpm
Opel Astra 1.6
155 NM
185 NM
Volvo C30 2.0
Performance
Opel Astra 1.6
Volvo C30 2.0
117 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
11.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
163 m
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
131 m
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 2.0
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12.15 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.28 kg/bhp
Opel Astra 1.6
12.15 kg/bhp
9.28 kg/bhp
Volvo C30 2.0
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Astra 1.6
Volvo C30 2.0
Fuel Economy
45 mpg
combined
38 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6
45 mpg
38 mpg
Volvo C30 2.0
34 mpg
city
28 mpg
55 mpg
motorway
49 mpg
56 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
552 mi
Range
462 mi
Opel Astra 1.6
552 mi
462 mi
Volvo C30 2.0
Environmental Impact
119.4 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).
140.2 kWh
Opel Astra 1.6
119.4 kWh
140.2 kWh
Volvo C30 2.0
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
147 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
177 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Astra 1.6
Volvo C30 2.0
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
497 kg
Maximum Payload
423 kg
370 L
Boot Capacity
278 L








1235 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
921 L