The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI (12 - 13) vs. Volvo C30 1.8F (Ethanol) (07 - 09)
€ 22,400

€ 21,200

€ 22,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,200
ⓘ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 2.5 inches taller than the Volvo C30 1.8F.
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
Volvo C30 1.8F
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 1.7 CDTI
Volvo C30 1.8F
3314 lb
Curb Weight
2926 lb
4475 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3858 lb

Weight Difference:
388 lb
11.71 %

General
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
Volvo C30 1.8F
P-J
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Ethanol

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
Volvo C30 1.8F
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
B4184S8
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.7 L / 83 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
128 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
123 hp
at 6000 rpm
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
128 hp
123 hp
Volvo C30 1.8F
221 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
122 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
221 lb‑ft
122 lb‑ft
Volvo C30 1.8F
Performance
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
Volvo C30 1.8F
123 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
10.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec

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

Volvo C30 1.8F
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25.89 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.79 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
25.89 lb/hp
23.79 lb/hp
Volvo C30 1.8F
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
Volvo C30 1.8F
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
25 mpg
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
52 mpg
25 mpg
Volvo C30 1.8F
44 mpg
city
18 mpg
59 mpg
highway
32 mpg
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
773 mi
Range
360 mi
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
773 mi
360 mi
Volvo C30 1.8F
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).
300.9 kWh
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
92.5 kWh
300.9 kWh
Volvo C30 1.8F
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
280 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
Volvo C30 1.8F
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1162 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