The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 (12 - 14) vs. Volvo C30 1.6 (09 - 10)
€ 19,500
€ 19,900
€ 19,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Opel Astra GTC 1.4 is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 7.9 inches longer, 2.3 inches wider and 1.7 inches taller than the Volvo C30 1.6.
Opel Astra GTC 1.4
Volvo C30 1.6
58.6
72.4
79.5
57
70.2
80.3
72.4 in
Width
70.2 in
79.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.3 in
58.6 in
Height
57 in
106.1
175.8
103.9
168
175.8 in
Length
168 in
106.1 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Opel Astra GTC 1.4
Volvo C30 1.6
3104 lb
Curb Weight
2985 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3748 lb
Weight Difference:
119 lb
3.83 %
General
Opel Astra GTC 1.4
Volvo C30 1.6
P-J
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Opel Astra GTC 1.4
Volvo C30 1.6
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
B4164S3
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
99 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
99 hp
at 6000 rpm
Opel Astra GTC 1.4
99 hp
99 hp
Volvo C30 1.6
96 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
111 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Opel Astra GTC 1.4
96 lb‑ft
111 lb‑ft
Volvo C30 1.6
Performance
Opel Astra GTC 1.4
Volvo C30 1.6
111 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
14.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
659 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Astra GTC 1.4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
538 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 1.6
▶ REPLAY
31.35 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.15 lb/hp
Opel Astra GTC 1.4
31.35 lb/hp
30.15 lb/hp
Volvo C30 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Astra GTC 1.4
Volvo C30 1.6
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
34 mpg
Opel Astra GTC 1.4
39 mpg
34 mpg
Volvo C30 1.6
30 mpg
city
25 mpg
45 mpg
highway
41 mpg
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
570 mi
Range
488 mi
Opel Astra GTC 1.4
570 mi
488 mi
Volvo C30 1.6
Environmental Impact
115.6 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).
132.6 kWh
Opel Astra GTC 1.4
115.6 kWh
132.6 kWh
Volvo C30 1.6
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
232 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
269 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Astra GTC 1.4
Volvo C30 1.6
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
952 lb
Maximum Payload
763 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
35 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
26.1 cu ft
