The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo Diesel (18 - 19) vs. Volvo C30 T5 Geartronic (09 - 12)
€ 24,800

€ 29,800

€ 24,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo Diesel Start&Stop is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 4.1 inches longer, 1.1 inches wider and 1.5 inches taller than the Volvo C30 T5.
Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo Diesel Start&Stop
Volvo C30 T5
58.5
71.2
80.4
57
70.2
80.3
71.2 in
Width
70.2 in
80.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.3 in
58.5 in
Height
57 in
104.8
172
103.9
168
172 in
Length
168 in
104.8 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo Diesel Start&Stop
Volvo C30 T5
3071 lb
Curb Weight
3349 lb
4211 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4101 lb

Weight Difference:
278 lb
8.3 %

General
Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo Diesel Start&Stop
Volvo C30 T5
B-K
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo Diesel Start&Stop
Volvo C30 T5
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-five gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
B5254T7
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
148 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
227 hp
at 5000 rpm
Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo Diesel Start&Stop
148 hp
227 hp
Volvo C30 T5
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo Diesel Start&Stop
258 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Volvo C30 T5
Performance
Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo Diesel Start&Stop
Volvo C30 T5
140 mph
Maximum Speed
146 mph
9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
410 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo Diesel Start&Stop
62 mph
62
mph
mph
325 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 T5
▶ REPLAY
20.75 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.75 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo Diesel Start&Stop
20.75 lb/hp
14.75 lb/hp
Volvo C30 T5
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo Diesel Start&Stop
Volvo C30 T5
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
26 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo Diesel Start&Stop
49 mpg
26 mpg
Volvo C30 T5
38 mpg
city
17 mpg
59 mpg
highway
36 mpg
12.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
621 mi
Range
428 mi
Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo Diesel Start&Stop
621 mi
428 mi
Volvo C30 T5
Environmental Impact
98.8 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).
170.4 kWh
Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo Diesel Start&Stop
98.8 kWh
170.4 kWh
Volvo C30 T5
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 5
217 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
340 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo Diesel Start&Stop
Volvo C30 T5
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1140 lb
Maximum Payload
752 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft








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