The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo C30 1.6 (09 - 10) vs. Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo Edition (11 - 13)
€ 19,900

€ 23,300

€ 19,900
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 20 cm shorter, 5.8 cm narrower and 4.2 cm lower than the Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo.
Volvo C30 1.6
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
1447
1782
2039
1489
1840
2020
1782 mm
Width
1840 mm
2039 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2020 mm
1447 mm
Height
1489 mm
2640
4266
2695
4466
4266 mm
Length
4466 mm
2640 mm
Wheelbase
2695 mm
Vehicle Weight
Volvo C30 1.6
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
1354 kg
Kerb Weight
1393 kg
1700 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1850 kg

Weight Difference:
39 kg
2.8 %

General
Volvo C30 1.6
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
M
Generation
P-J
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo C30 1.6
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
B4164S3
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1596 CC
Engine Capacity
1598 CC
99 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Power
178 bhp
at 5500 rpm
Volvo C30 1.6
99 bhp
178 bhp
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
150 NM
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
230 NM
at 2200 rpm
Volvo C30 1.6
150 NM
230 NM
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
Performance
Volvo C30 1.6
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
115 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
11.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
164 m
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
115 m
0.000 sec

Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
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13.68 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.83 kg/bhp
Volvo C30 1.6
13.68 kg/bhp
7.83 kg/bhp
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo C30 1.6
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
39 mpg
Volvo C30 1.6
40 mpg
39 mpg
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
30 mpg
city
30 mpg
50 mpg
motorway
48 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
56 L
488 mi
Range
483 mi
Volvo C30 1.6
488 mi
483 mi
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
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).
136.5 kWh
Volvo C30 1.6
132.6 kWh
136.5 kWh
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
167 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
168 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo C30 1.6
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
346 kg
Maximum Payload
457 kg
278 L
Boot Capacity
370 L








921 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1235 L