The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe (09 - 10) vs. Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo (10 - 12)

€ 22,400
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe (09 - 10) Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
€ 20,000
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo (10 - 12) Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
€ 22,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,000

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 Turbo.
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
56.6
Blueprint Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe (09 - 10)
70.2
80.3
59.4
Blueprint Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo (10 - 12)
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
Blueprint Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe (09 - 10)
103.9
168
Blueprint Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo (10 - 12)
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 Turbo
3018 lb
Curb Weight
3027 lb
3924 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4123 lb
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe (09 - 10)
Weight Difference:
9 lb
0.3 %
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo (10 - 12)

General

Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
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 Turbo
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline 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
118 hp
at 4200 rpm
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
108 hp
118 hp
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
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 Turbo

Performance

Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
118 mph
Maximum Speed
119 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11 sec
62 mph 62
mph

515 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe

62 mph 62
mph

502 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo

 REPLAY
27.94 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.65 lb/hp
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
27.94 lb/hp
25.65 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
40 mpg
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
52 mpg
40 mpg
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
41 mpg
city
30 mpg
62 mpg
highway
50 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
718 mi
Range
590 mi
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
718 mi
590 mi
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
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).
111.8 kWh
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
92.5 kWh
111.8 kWh
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
Euro 4, 5L
Emission Standard
Euro 5
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
222 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
906 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