The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI Automatic (09 - 11) vs. Volvo C30 2.4i (06 - 09)
€ 25,900

€ 24,200

€ 25,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Opel Astra 2.0 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 2.4i.
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
Volvo C30 2.4i
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 2.0 CDTI
Volvo C30 2.4i
3027 lb
Curb Weight
3100 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4057 lb

Weight Difference:
73 lb
2.36 %

General
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
Volvo C30 2.4i
P-J
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
Volvo C30 2.4i
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-five gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
B5244S4
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2.4 L / 117 cu in
158 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 6000 rpm
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
158 hp
168 hp
Volvo C30 2.4i
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
170 lb‑ft
at 4400 rpm
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
258 lb‑ft
170 lb‑ft
Volvo C30 2.4i
Performance
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
Volvo C30 2.4i
130 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
9.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
371 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 2.4i
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19.16 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.45 lb/hp
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
19.16 lb/hp
18.45 lb/hp
Volvo C30 2.4i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
Volvo C30 2.4i
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
28 mpg
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
41 mpg
28 mpg
Volvo C30 2.4i
30 mpg
city
20 mpg
51 mpg
highway
37 mpg
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
600 mi
Range
459 mi
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
600 mi
459 mi
Volvo C30 2.4i
Environmental Impact
119.3 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).
159.2 kWh
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
119.3 kWh
159.2 kWh
Volvo C30 2.4i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
322 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
Volvo C30 2.4i
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1096 lb
Maximum Payload
957 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft








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