The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo C30 1.6D (06 - 09) vs. Opel Astra 1.5 Diesel (19 - ..)
€ 21,600

€ 26,700

€ 21,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Volvo C30 1.6D is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 11.8 cm shorter, 2.7 cm narrower and 3.8 cm lower than the Opel Astra 1.5 Diesel.
Volvo C30 1.6D
Opel Astra 1.5 Diesel
1447
1782
2039
1485
1809
2042
1782 mm
Width
1809 mm
2039 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2042 mm
1447 mm
Height
1485 mm
2640
4252
2662
4370
4252 mm
Length
4370 mm
2640 mm
Wheelbase
2662 mm
Vehicle Weight
Volvo C30 1.6D
Opel Astra 1.5 Diesel
1373 kg
Kerb Weight
1371 kg
1780 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1880 kg

Weight Difference:
2 kg
0.15 %

General
Volvo C30 1.6D
Opel Astra 1.5 Diesel
M
Generation
B-K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo C30 1.6D
Opel Astra 1.5 Diesel
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-three diesel engine with turbocharger
D4164T
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1560 CC
Engine Capacity
1496 CC
108 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
120 bhp
at 3500 rpm
Volvo C30 1.6D
108 bhp
120 bhp
Opel Astra 1.5 Diesel
240 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
300 NM
at 1750 rpm
Volvo C30 1.6D
240 NM
300 NM
Opel Astra 1.5 Diesel
Performance
Volvo C30 1.6D
Opel Astra 1.5 Diesel
118 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
157 m
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 1.6D
62 mph
62
mph
mph
142 m
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.5 Diesel
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12.71 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.43 kg/bhp
Volvo C30 1.6D
12.71 kg/bhp
11.43 kg/bhp
Opel Astra 1.5 Diesel
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo C30 1.6D
Opel Astra 1.5 Diesel
Fuel Economy
58 mpg
combined
78 mpg
Volvo C30 1.6D
58 mpg
78 mpg
Opel Astra 1.5 Diesel
46 mpg
city
66 mpg
67 mpg
motorway
88 mpg
52 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
48 L
659 mi
Range
828 mi
Volvo C30 1.6D
659 mi
828 mi
Opel Astra 1.5 Diesel
Environmental Impact
100.7 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).
74 kWh
Volvo C30 1.6D
100.7 kWh
74 kWh
Opel Astra 1.5 Diesel
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-ISC (WLTP) 36AM-AO
129 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
119 g/km (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Volvo C30 1.6D
Opel Astra 1.5 Diesel
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
407 kg
Maximum Payload
509 kg
278 L
Boot Capacity
370 L








921 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1210 L