The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo C30 2.0D (09 - 10) vs. Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI (11 - 12)
€ 24,200

€ 24,600

€ 24,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,600
ⓘ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 2.0 CDTI.
Volvo C30 2.0D
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
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 2.0 CDTI
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 2.0 CDTI
M
Generation
P-J
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo C30 2.0D
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
D4204T
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
134 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
163 hp
at 4000 rpm
Volvo C30 2.0D
134 hp
163 hp
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
236 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Volvo C30 2.0D
236 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
Performance
Volvo C30 2.0D
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
127 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec

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

Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
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23.37 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.57 lb/hp
Volvo C30 2.0D
23.37 lb/hp
18.57 lb/hp
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo C30 2.0D
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
48 mpg
Volvo C30 2.0D
41 mpg
48 mpg
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
31 mpg
city
38 mpg
51 mpg
highway
57 mpg
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
567 mi
Range
710 mi
Volvo C30 2.0D
567 mi
710 mi
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
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).
100.7 kWh
Volvo C30 2.0D
117.3 kWh
100.7 kWh
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
243 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo C30 2.0D
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
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