The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 (12 - 14) vs. Volvo C30 1.6D (06 - 09)
€ 19,500
€ 21,600
€ 19,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,600
ⓘ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 8.4 inches longer, 2.3 inches wider and 1.7 inches taller than the Volvo C30 1.6D.
Opel Astra GTC 1.4
Volvo C30 1.6D
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
167.4
175.8 in
Length
167.4 in
106.1 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Opel Astra GTC 1.4
Volvo C30 1.6D
3104 lb
Curb Weight
3027 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3924 lb
Weight Difference:
77 lb
2.48 %
General
Opel Astra GTC 1.4
Volvo C30 1.6D
P-J
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Opel Astra GTC 1.4
Volvo C30 1.6D
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
D4164T
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
108 hp
at 4000 rpm
Opel Astra GTC 1.4
99 hp
108 hp
Volvo C30 1.6D
96 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Opel Astra GTC 1.4
96 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
Volvo C30 1.6D
Performance
Opel Astra GTC 1.4
Volvo C30 1.6D
111 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
14.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
659 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Astra GTC 1.4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 1.6D
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31.35 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.03 lb/hp
Opel Astra GTC 1.4
31.35 lb/hp
28.03 lb/hp
Volvo C30 1.6D
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Astra GTC 1.4
Volvo C30 1.6D
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
48 mpg
Opel Astra GTC 1.4
39 mpg
48 mpg
Volvo C30 1.6D
30 mpg
city
38 mpg
45 mpg
highway
56 mpg
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
570 mi
Range
659 mi
Opel Astra GTC 1.4
570 mi
659 mi
Volvo C30 1.6D
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).
100.7 kWh
Opel Astra GTC 1.4
115.6 kWh
100.7 kWh
Volvo C30 1.6D
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
232 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Astra GTC 1.4
Volvo C30 1.6D
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
952 lb
Maximum Payload
897 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
35 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
26.1 cu ft
