The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo C30 1.8 (06 - 09) vs. Opel Astra 1.4 ecoFlex (09 - 12)
€ 20,800
€ 16,800
€ 20,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 16,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Volvo C30 1.8 is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 6.6 inches shorter, 1.3 inches narrower and 2.5 inches lower than the Opel Astra 1.4 ecoFlex.
Volvo C30 1.8
Opel Astra 1.4 ecoFlex
57
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
57 in
Height
59.4 in
103.9
167.4
105.7
174
167.4 in
Length
174 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
105.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo C30 1.8
Opel Astra 1.4 ecoFlex
2926 lb
Curb Weight
3027 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4123 lb
Weight Difference:
101 lb
3.34 %
General
Volvo C30 1.8
Opel Astra 1.4 ecoFlex
M
Generation
P-J
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo C30 1.8
Opel Astra 1.4 ecoFlex
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
B4184S8
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
123 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
86 hp
at 6000 rpm
Volvo C30 1.8
123 hp
86 hp
Opel Astra 1.4 ecoFlex
122 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
96 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Volvo C30 1.8
122 lb‑ft
96 lb‑ft
Opel Astra 1.4 ecoFlex
Performance
Volvo C30 1.8
Opel Astra 1.4 ecoFlex
124 mph
Maximum Speed
104 mph
10.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
15.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
492 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 1.8
62 mph
62
mph
mph
689 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Astra 1.4 ecoFlex
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23.79 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
35.2 lb/hp
Volvo C30 1.8
23.79 lb/hp
35.2 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.4 ecoFlex
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo C30 1.8
Opel Astra 1.4 ecoFlex
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
43 mpg
Volvo C30 1.8
32 mpg
43 mpg
Opel Astra 1.4 ecoFlex
23 mpg
city
33 mpg
41 mpg
highway
52 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
468 mi
Range
633 mi
Volvo C30 1.8
468 mi
633 mi
Opel Astra 1.4 ecoFlex
Environmental Impact
138.2 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).
104.1 kWh
Volvo C30 1.8
138.2 kWh
104.1 kWh
Opel Astra 1.4 ecoFlex
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
280 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo C30 1.8
Opel Astra 1.4 ecoFlex
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
933 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
