The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo C30 1.8 (06 - 09) vs. Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo (14 - 18)
€ 20,800

€ 20,900

€ 20,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,900
ⓘ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 Turbo.
Volvo C30 1.8
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
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 Turbo
2926 lb
Curb Weight
3168 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4277 lb

Weight Difference:
243 lb
7.67 %

General
Volvo C30 1.8
Opel Astra GTC 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 GTC 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 GTC 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 GTC 1.4 Turbo
Performance
Volvo C30 1.8
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
124 mph
Maximum Speed
119 mph
10.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
492 ft
0.000 sec

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

Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
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23.79 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.85 lb/hp
Volvo C30 1.8
23.79 lb/hp
26.85 lb/hp
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo C30 1.8
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
38 mpg
Volvo C30 1.8
32 mpg
38 mpg
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
23 mpg
city
29 mpg
41 mpg
highway
45 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
468 mi
Range
561 mi
Volvo C30 1.8
468 mi
561 mi
Opel Astra GTC 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).
117.5 kWh
Volvo C30 1.8
138.2 kWh
117.5 kWh
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5 / Euro 6
280 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
235 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo C30 1.8
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
933 lb
Maximum Payload
1109 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft








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