The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Astra 1.6 Automatic (09 - 12) vs. Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe (09 - 10)
€ 20,900

€ 22,400

€ 20,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,400
ⓘ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 6 inches longer, 1.3 inches wider and 2.9 inches taller than the Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe.
Opel Astra 1.6
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
59.4
71.4
79.3
56.6
70.2
80.3
71.4 in
Width
70.2 in
79.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.3 in
59.4 in
Height
56.6 in
105.7
174
103.9
168
174 in
Length
168 in
105.7 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Opel Astra 1.6
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
3027 lb
Curb Weight
3018 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3924 lb

Weight Difference:
9 lb
0.3 %

General
Opel Astra 1.6
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
P-J
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Opel Astra 1.6
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
D4164T
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
113 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4000 rpm
Opel Astra 1.6
113 hp
108 hp
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
114 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Opel Astra 1.6
114 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
Performance
Opel Astra 1.6
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
113 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
13.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
607 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
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26.79 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.94 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.6
26.79 lb/hp
27.94 lb/hp
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Astra 1.6
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6
33 mpg
52 mpg
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
24 mpg
city
41 mpg
42 mpg
highway
62 mpg
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
490 mi
Range
718 mi
Opel Astra 1.6
490 mi
718 mi
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
Environmental Impact
134.5 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).
92.5 kWh
Opel Astra 1.6
134.5 kWh
92.5 kWh
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4, 5L
269 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Astra 1.6
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1096 lb
Maximum Payload
906 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft








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