The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo C30 2.0D (09 - 10) vs. Opel Astra 1.6 (09 - 12)
€ 24,200

€ 19,300

€ 24,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Volvo C30 2.0D is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 6 inches shorter, 1.3 inches narrower and 2.5 inches lower than the Opel Astra 1.6.
Volvo C30 2.0D
Opel Astra 1.6
57
70.2
80.3
59.4
71.4
79.3
70.2 in
Width
71.4 in
80.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.3 in
57 in
Height
59.4 in
103.9
168
105.7
174
168 in
Length
174 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
105.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo C30 2.0D
Opel Astra 1.6
3131 lb
Curb Weight
3027 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4123 lb

Weight Difference:
104 lb
3.32 %

General
Volvo C30 2.0D
Opel Astra 1.6
M
Generation
P-J
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo C30 2.0D
Opel Astra 1.6
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
D4204T
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
134 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 6000 rpm
Volvo C30 2.0D
134 hp
113 hp
Opel Astra 1.6
236 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
114 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Volvo C30 2.0D
236 lb‑ft
114 lb‑ft
Opel Astra 1.6
Performance
Volvo C30 2.0D
Opel Astra 1.6
127 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 2.0D
62 mph
62
mph
mph
535 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.6
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23.37 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.79 lb/hp
Volvo C30 2.0D
23.37 lb/hp
26.79 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo C30 2.0D
Opel Astra 1.6
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Volvo C30 2.0D
41 mpg
37 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6
31 mpg
city
28 mpg
51 mpg
highway
46 mpg
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
567 mi
Range
552 mi
Volvo C30 2.0D
567 mi
552 mi
Opel Astra 1.6
Environmental Impact
117.3 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).
119.4 kWh
Volvo C30 2.0D
117.3 kWh
119.4 kWh
Opel Astra 1.6
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
243 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
237 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo C30 2.0D
Opel Astra 1.6
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
926 lb
Maximum Payload
1096 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft








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