The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo C30 1.6 (06 - 09) vs. Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI (09 - 12)
€ 19,200
€ 23,300
€ 19,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Volvo C30 1.6 is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 6.6 inches shorter, 1.3 inches narrower and 2.5 inches lower than the Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI.
Volvo C30 1.6
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
57
70.2
80.3
59.4
71.4
79.3
70.2 in
Width
71.4 in
80.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.3 in
57 in
Height
59.4 in
103.9
167.4
105.7
174
167.4 in
Length
174 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
105.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo C30 1.6
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
2820 lb
Curb Weight
3027 lb
3748 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4123 lb
Weight Difference:
207 lb
6.84 %
General
Volvo C30 1.6
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
M
Generation
P-J
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo C30 1.6
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
B4164S3
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.7 L / 83 cu in
99 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
123 hp
at 4000 rpm
Volvo C30 1.6
99 hp
123 hp
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
111 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Volvo C30 1.6
111 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
Performance
Volvo C30 1.6
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
115 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
11.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
538 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
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28.48 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.61 lb/hp
Volvo C30 1.6
28.48 lb/hp
24.61 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo C30 1.6
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Volvo C30 1.6
34 mpg
52 mpg
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
25 mpg
city
44 mpg
41 mpg
highway
59 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
488 mi
Range
773 mi
Volvo C30 1.6
488 mi
773 mi
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
Environmental Impact
132.6 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).
92.5 kWh
Volvo C30 1.6
132.6 kWh
92.5 kWh
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
269 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo C30 1.6
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
928 lb
Maximum Payload
1096 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
26.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35 cu ft
