The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo C30 1.8 (06 - 09) vs. Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI (09 - 12)
€ 20,800
€ 21,000
€ 20,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,000
ⓘ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 16.7 cm shorter, 3.2 cm narrower and 6.3 cm lower than the Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI.
Volvo C30 1.8
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
1447
1782
2039
1510
1814
2013
1782 mm
Width
1814 mm
2039 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2013 mm
1447 mm
Height
1510 mm
2640
4252
2685
4419
4252 mm
Length
4419 mm
2640 mm
Wheelbase
2685 mm
Vehicle Weight
Volvo C30 1.8
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
1327 kg
Kerb Weight
1571 kg
1750 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2030 kg
Weight Difference:
244 kg
15.53 %
General
Volvo C30 1.8
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
M
Generation
P-J
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo C30 1.8
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
B4184S8
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1798 CC
Engine Capacity
1686 CC
123 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Power
108 bhp
at 3800 rpm
Volvo C30 1.8
123 bhp
108 bhp
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
165 NM
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
260 NM
at 1700 rpm
Volvo C30 1.8
165 NM
260 NM
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
Performance
Volvo C30 1.8
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
124 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
10.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
150 m
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 1.8
62 mph
62
mph
mph
175 m
0.000 sec
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
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10.79 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.55 kg/bhp
Volvo C30 1.8
10.79 kg/bhp
14.55 kg/bhp
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo C30 1.8
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
63 mpg
Volvo C30 1.8
39 mpg
63 mpg
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
28 mpg
city
51 mpg
49 mpg
motorway
72 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
56 L
468 mi
Range
773 mi
Volvo C30 1.8
468 mi
773 mi
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
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).
92.5 kWh
Volvo C30 1.8
138.2 kWh
92.5 kWh
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
174 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
119 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo C30 1.8
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
423 kg
Maximum Payload
459 kg
278 L
Boot Capacity
370 L
921 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1235 L
