The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI Automatic (11 - 14) vs. Volvo C30 T5 (09 - 12)
€ 26,700

€ 28,000

€ 26,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,000
ⓘ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 T5.
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI
Volvo C30 T5
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 T5
3417 lb
Curb Weight
3325 lb
4497 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4101 lb

Weight Difference:
93 lb
2.72 %

General
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI
Volvo C30 T5
P-J
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI
Volvo C30 T5
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-five gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
B5254T7
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
163 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
227 hp
at 5000 rpm
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI
163 hp
227 hp
Volvo C30 T5
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI
258 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Volvo C30 T5
Performance
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI
Volvo C30 T5
129 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
9.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec

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

Volvo C30 T5
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20.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.65 lb/hp
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI
20.96 lb/hp
14.65 lb/hp
Volvo C30 T5
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI
Volvo C30 T5
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
27 mpg
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI
41 mpg
27 mpg
Volvo C30 T5
30 mpg
city
19 mpg
52 mpg
highway
37 mpg
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
610 mi
Range
443 mi
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI
610 mi
443 mi
Volvo C30 T5
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).
164.8 kWh
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI
117.3 kWh
164.8 kWh
Volvo C30 T5
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
243 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
327 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI
Volvo C30 T5
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1080 lb
Maximum Payload
776 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft








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