The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo (14 - 18) vs. Volvo C30 1.6 (06 - 09)
€ 20,900

€ 19,200

€ 20,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo 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 1.6.
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
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
167.4
175.8 in
Length
167.4 in
106.1 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
Volvo C30 1.6
3168 lb
Curb Weight
2820 lb
4277 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3748 lb

Weight Difference:
348 lb
10.98 %

General
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
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

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
Volvo C30 1.6
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
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
118 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
99 hp
at 6000 rpm
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
118 hp
99 hp
Volvo C30 1.6
148 lb‑ft
at 1850 rpm
Max. Torque
111 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
148 lb‑ft
111 lb‑ft
Volvo C30 1.6
Performance
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
Volvo C30 1.6
119 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
10.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
492 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
62 mph
62
mph
mph
538 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 1.6
▶ REPLAY
26.85 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.48 lb/hp
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
26.85 lb/hp
28.48 lb/hp
Volvo C30 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
Volvo C30 1.6
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
34 mpg
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
38 mpg
34 mpg
Volvo C30 1.6
29 mpg
city
25 mpg
45 mpg
highway
41 mpg
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
561 mi
Range
488 mi
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
561 mi
488 mi
Volvo C30 1.6
Environmental Impact
117.5 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).
132.6 kWh
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
117.5 kWh
132.6 kWh
Volvo C30 1.6
Euro 5 / Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 4
235 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
269 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
Volvo C30 1.6
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1109 lb
Maximum Payload
928 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft








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