The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo Edition (11 - 13) vs. Volvo C30 2.0 (09 - 12)
€ 23,300
€ 22,700
€ 23,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo 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 2.0.
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
Volvo C30 2.0
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 1.6 Turbo
Volvo C30 2.0
3071 lb
Curb Weight
3117 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3858 lb
Weight Difference:
46 lb
1.48 %
General
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
Volvo C30 2.0
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 1.6 Turbo
Volvo C30 2.0
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
B4204S3
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
178 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
143 hp
at 6000 rpm
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
178 hp
143 hp
Volvo C30 2.0
170 lb‑ft
at 2200 rpm
Max. Torque
136 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
170 lb‑ft
136 lb‑ft
Volvo C30 2.0
Performance
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
Volvo C30 2.0
137 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 2.0
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17.25 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.8 lb/hp
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
17.25 lb/hp
21.8 lb/hp
Volvo C30 2.0
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
Volvo C30 2.0
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
33 mpg
31 mpg
Volvo C30 2.0
25 mpg
city
22 mpg
40 mpg
highway
41 mpg
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
483 mi
Range
450 mi
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
483 mi
450 mi
Volvo C30 2.0
Environmental Impact
136.5 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).
144 kWh
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
136.5 kWh
144 kWh
Volvo C30 2.0
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
270 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
285 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
Volvo C30 2.0
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1008 lb
Maximum Payload
741 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
35 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
26.1 cu ft
