The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo C30 1.8 (06 - 09) vs. Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo (10 - 12)
€ 20,800
€ 20,000
€ 20,800
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 1.8 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 Turbo.
Volvo C30 1.8
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
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 Turbo
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 Turbo
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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo C30 1.8
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
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
118 hp
at 4200 rpm
Volvo C30 1.8
123 hp
118 hp
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
122 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1850 rpm
Volvo C30 1.8
122 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
Performance
Volvo C30 1.8
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
124 mph
Maximum Speed
119 mph
10.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
492 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 1.8
62 mph
62
mph
mph
502 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
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23.79 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.65 lb/hp
Volvo C30 1.8
23.79 lb/hp
25.65 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo C30 1.8
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
40 mpg
Volvo C30 1.8
32 mpg
40 mpg
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
23 mpg
city
30 mpg
41 mpg
highway
50 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
468 mi
Range
590 mi
Volvo C30 1.8
468 mi
590 mi
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
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).
111.8 kWh
Volvo C30 1.8
138.2 kWh
111.8 kWh
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
280 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
222 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo C30 1.8
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
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
