The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo C30 1.8 (06 - 09) vs. Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex (14 - 17)
€ 20,800

€ 25,700

€ 20,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,700
ⓘ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 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop.
Volvo C30 1.8
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo 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 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
2926 lb
Curb Weight
3314 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4387 lb

Weight Difference:
388 lb
11.71 %

General
Volvo C30 1.8
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
M
Generation
P-J
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium 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 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
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
1.6 L / 78 cu in
123 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
197 hp
at 5500 rpm
Volvo C30 1.8
123 hp
197 hp
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
122 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1650 rpm
Volvo C30 1.8
122 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
Performance
Volvo C30 1.8
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
124 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
10.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
492 ft
0.000 sec

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

Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
▶ REPLAY
23.79 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.82 lb/hp
Volvo C30 1.8
23.79 lb/hp
16.82 lb/hp
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo C30 1.8
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Volvo C30 1.8
32 mpg
36 mpg
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
23 mpg
city
28 mpg
41 mpg
highway
43 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
468 mi
Range
527 mi
Volvo C30 1.8
468 mi
527 mi
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo 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).
125 kWh
Volvo C30 1.8
138.2 kWh
125 kWh
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5 / Euro 6
280 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo C30 1.8
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
933 lb
Maximum Payload
1074 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft








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