The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe (09 - 10) vs. Opel Astra 1.4 LPG ecoFlex (Gasoline) (12 - 15)
€ 22,400

€ 21,800

€ 22,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 6 inches shorter, 1.3 inches narrower and 2.9 inches lower than the Opel Astra 1.4 LPG ecoFlex.
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
Opel Astra 1.4 LPG ecoFlex
56.6
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
56.6 in
Height
59.4 in
103.9
168
105.7
174
168 in
Length
174 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
105.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
Opel Astra 1.4 LPG ecoFlex
3018 lb
Curb Weight
3314 lb
3924 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4420 lb

Weight Difference:
295 lb
8.9 %

General
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
Opel Astra 1.4 LPG ecoFlex
M
Generation
P-J
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
Opel Astra 1.4 LPG ecoFlex
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four engine with turbocharger
D4164T
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
108 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4900 rpm
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
108 hp
138 hp
Opel Astra 1.4 LPG ecoFlex
177 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1850 rpm
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
177 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Opel Astra 1.4 LPG ecoFlex
Performance
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
Opel Astra 1.4 LPG ecoFlex
118 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.4 LPG ecoFlex
▶ REPLAY
27.94 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.01 lb/hp
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
27.94 lb/hp
24.01 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.4 LPG ecoFlex
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
Opel Astra 1.4 LPG ecoFlex
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
52 mpg
41 mpg
Opel Astra 1.4 LPG ecoFlex
41 mpg
city
32 mpg
62 mpg
highway
50 mpg
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
718 mi
Range
610 mi
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
718 mi
610 mi
Opel Astra 1.4 LPG ecoFlex
Environmental Impact
92.5 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).
108 kWh
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
92.5 kWh
108 kWh
Opel Astra 1.4 LPG ecoFlex
Euro 4, 5L
Emission Standard
Euro 5 / Euro 6
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
214 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
Opel Astra 1.4 LPG ecoFlex
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
906 lb
Maximum Payload
1107 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft








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