The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI (09 - 12) vs. Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe (08 - 09)
€ 21,000

€ 21,800

€ 21,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 6.6 inches longer, 1.3 inches wider and 2.9 inches taller than the Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe.
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
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
167.4
174 in
Length
167.4 in
105.7 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
3463 lb
Curb Weight
3018 lb
4475 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3924 lb

Weight Difference:
445 lb
12.85 %

General
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
P-J
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
D4164T
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.7 L / 83 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
108 hp
at 3800 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4000 rpm
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
108 hp
108 hp
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
192 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
192 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
Performance
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
112 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
12.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
574 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
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32.06 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.94 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
32.06 lb/hp
27.94 lb/hp
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
52 mpg
52 mpg
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
43 mpg
city
41 mpg
60 mpg
highway
62 mpg
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
773 mi
Range
718 mi
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
773 mi
718 mi
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
Environmental Impact
92.5 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 1.7 CDTI
92.5 kWh
92.5 kWh
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4, 5L
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1012 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