The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI Automatic (11 - 14) vs. Volvo C30 D4 Geartronic (09 - 12)
€ 26,700

€ 28,800

€ 26,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI 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 D4.
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI
Volvo C30 D4
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 2.0 CDTI
Volvo C30 D4
3417 lb
Curb Weight
3419 lb
4497 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4189 lb

Weight Difference:
2 lb
0.06 %

General
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI
Volvo C30 D4
P-J
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI
Volvo C30 D4
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-five diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Code
D5204T
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
163 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
175 hp
at 3500 rpm
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI
163 hp
175 hp
Volvo C30 D4
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI
258 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Volvo C30 D4
Performance
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI
Volvo C30 D4
129 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
9.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 D4
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20.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.54 lb/hp
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI
20.96 lb/hp
19.54 lb/hp
Volvo C30 D4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI
Volvo C30 D4
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI
41 mpg
41 mpg
Volvo C30 D4
30 mpg
city
30 mpg
52 mpg
highway
51 mpg
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
610 mi
Range
642 mi
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI
610 mi
642 mi
Volvo C30 D4
Environmental Impact
117.3 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).
119.3 kWh
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI
117.3 kWh
119.3 kWh
Volvo C30 D4
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
243 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI
Volvo C30 D4
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1080 lb
Maximum Payload
769 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft








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