The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo C30 2.0 (09 - 12) vs. Opel Astra GTC 1.4 (12 - 14)
€ 22,700

€ 19,500

€ 22,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Volvo C30 2.0 is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 7.9 inches shorter, 2.3 inches narrower and 1.7 inches lower than the Opel Astra GTC 1.4.
Volvo C30 2.0
Opel Astra GTC 1.4
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
168
106.1
175.8
168 in
Length
175.8 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
106.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo C30 2.0
Opel Astra GTC 1.4
3117 lb
Curb Weight
3104 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4057 lb

Weight Difference:
13 lb
0.42 %

General
Volvo C30 2.0
Opel Astra GTC 1.4
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 2.0
Opel Astra GTC 1.4
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
B4204S3
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
143 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
99 hp
at 6000 rpm
Volvo C30 2.0
143 hp
99 hp
Opel Astra GTC 1.4
136 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
96 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Volvo C30 2.0
136 lb‑ft
96 lb‑ft
Opel Astra GTC 1.4
Performance
Volvo C30 2.0
Opel Astra GTC 1.4
130 mph
Maximum Speed
111 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
14.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 2.0
62 mph
62
mph
mph
659 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra GTC 1.4
▶ REPLAY
21.8 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
31.35 lb/hp
Volvo C30 2.0
21.8 lb/hp
31.35 lb/hp
Opel Astra GTC 1.4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo C30 2.0
Opel Astra GTC 1.4
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
39 mpg
Volvo C30 2.0
31 mpg
39 mpg
Opel Astra GTC 1.4
22 mpg
city
30 mpg
41 mpg
highway
45 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
450 mi
Range
570 mi
Volvo C30 2.0
450 mi
570 mi
Opel Astra GTC 1.4
Environmental Impact
144 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).
115.6 kWh
Volvo C30 2.0
144 kWh
115.6 kWh
Opel Astra GTC 1.4
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
285 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
232 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo C30 2.0
Opel Astra GTC 1.4
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
741 lb
Maximum Payload
952 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft








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