The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe (09 - 10) vs. Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo Edition (11 - 13)
€ 22,400

€ 23,300

€ 22,400
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 1.6D DRIVe is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 7.9 inches shorter, 2.3 inches narrower and 2 inches lower than the Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo.
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
56.6
70.2
80.3
58.6
72.4
79.5
70.2 in
Width
72.4 in
80.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.5 in
56.6 in
Height
58.6 in
103.9
168
106.1
175.8
168 in
Length
175.8 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
106.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
3018 lb
Curb Weight
3071 lb
3924 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4079 lb

Weight Difference:
53 lb
1.73 %

General
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 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 GTC 1.6 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
1.6 L / 78 cu in
108 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
178 hp
at 5500 rpm
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
108 hp
178 hp
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
177 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
170 lb‑ft
at 2200 rpm
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
177 lb‑ft
170 lb‑ft
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
Performance
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
118 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec

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

Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
▶ REPLAY
27.94 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.25 lb/hp
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
27.94 lb/hp
17.25 lb/hp
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
33 mpg
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
52 mpg
33 mpg
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
41 mpg
city
25 mpg
62 mpg
highway
40 mpg
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
718 mi
Range
483 mi
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
718 mi
483 mi
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 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).
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 1.6D DRIVe
92.5 kWh
136.5 kWh
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
Euro 4, 5L
Emission Standard
Euro 5
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
270 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
906 lb
Maximum Payload
1008 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft








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