The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Astra 1.6 Automatic (09 - 12) vs. Volvo C30 1.8 (06 - 09)
€ 20,900

€ 20,800

€ 20,900
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 1.6 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 1.6
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 1.6
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 1.6
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 automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Opel Astra 1.6
Volvo C30 1.8
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
B4184S8
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
113 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
123 hp
at 6000 rpm
Opel Astra 1.6
113 hp
123 hp
Volvo C30 1.8
114 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
122 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Opel Astra 1.6
114 lb‑ft
122 lb‑ft
Volvo C30 1.8
Performance
Opel Astra 1.6
Volvo C30 1.8
113 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
13.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
607 ft
0.000 sec

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

Volvo C30 1.8
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26.79 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.79 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.6
26.79 lb/hp
23.79 lb/hp
Volvo C30 1.8
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Astra 1.6
Volvo C30 1.8
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
32 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6
33 mpg
32 mpg
Volvo C30 1.8
24 mpg
city
23 mpg
42 mpg
highway
41 mpg
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
490 mi
Range
468 mi
Opel Astra 1.6
490 mi
468 mi
Volvo C30 1.8
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).
138.2 kWh
Opel Astra 1.6
134.5 kWh
138.2 kWh
Volvo C30 1.8
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
269 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
280 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Astra 1.6
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