The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo C30 1.8 (06 - 09) vs. Opel Astra GTC 1.4 ecoFlex (11 - 14)
€ 20,800

€ 19,900

€ 20,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,900
ⓘ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 8.4 inches shorter, 2.3 inches narrower and 1.7 inches lower than the Opel Astra GTC 1.4 ecoFlex Start&Stop.
Volvo C30 1.8
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 ecoFlex Start&Stop
57
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
57 in
Height
58.6 in
103.9
167.4
106.1
175.8
167.4 in
Length
175.8 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
106.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo C30 1.8
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 ecoFlex Start&Stop
2926 lb
Curb Weight
3104 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4079 lb

Weight Difference:
179 lb
5.77 %

General
Volvo C30 1.8
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 ecoFlex Start&Stop
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 GTC 1.4 ecoFlex Start&Stop
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
99 hp
at 6000 rpm
Volvo C30 1.8
123 hp
99 hp
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 ecoFlex Start&Stop
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 GTC 1.4 ecoFlex Start&Stop
Performance
Volvo C30 1.8
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 ecoFlex Start&Stop
124 mph
Maximum Speed
111 mph
10.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
14.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
492 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 1.8
62 mph
62
mph
mph
659 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra GTC 1.4 ecoFlex Start&Stop
▶ REPLAY
23.79 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
31.35 lb/hp
Volvo C30 1.8
23.79 lb/hp
31.35 lb/hp
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 ecoFlex Start&Stop
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo C30 1.8
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 ecoFlex Start&Stop
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
40 mpg
Volvo C30 1.8
32 mpg
40 mpg
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 ecoFlex Start&Stop
23 mpg
city
33 mpg
41 mpg
highway
45 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 GTC 1.4 ecoFlex Start&Stop
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 GTC 1.4 ecoFlex Start&Stop
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
280 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo C30 1.8
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 ecoFlex Start&Stop
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
933 lb
Maximum Payload
974 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft








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