The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo C30 2.4i Geartronic (06 - 09) vs. Opel Astra 1.6 Automatic (09 - 12)
€ 25,900

€ 20,900

€ 25,900
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 2.4i is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 6.6 inches shorter, 1.3 inches narrower and 2.5 inches lower than the Opel Astra 1.6.
Volvo C30 2.4i
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
167.4
105.7
174
167.4 in
Length
174 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
105.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo C30 2.4i
Opel Astra 1.6
3150 lb
Curb Weight
3027 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4123 lb

Weight Difference:
123 lb
3.9 %

General
Volvo C30 2.4i
Opel Astra 1.6
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 automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Volvo C30 2.4i
Opel Astra 1.6
Straight-five gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
B5244S4
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2.4 L / 117 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
168 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 6000 rpm
Volvo C30 2.4i
168 hp
113 hp
Opel Astra 1.6
170 lb‑ft
at 4400 rpm
Max. Torque
114 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Volvo C30 2.4i
170 lb‑ft
114 lb‑ft
Opel Astra 1.6
Performance
Volvo C30 2.4i
Opel Astra 1.6
134 mph
Maximum Speed
113 mph
8.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
400 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 2.4i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
607 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.6
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18.75 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.79 lb/hp
Volvo C30 2.4i
18.75 lb/hp
26.79 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo C30 2.4i
Opel Astra 1.6
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
33 mpg
Volvo C30 2.4i
26 mpg
33 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6
18 mpg
city
24 mpg
36 mpg
highway
42 mpg
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
428 mi
Range
490 mi
Volvo C30 2.4i
428 mi
490 mi
Opel Astra 1.6
Environmental Impact
170.4 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).
134.5 kWh
Volvo C30 2.4i
170.4 kWh
134.5 kWh
Opel Astra 1.6
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
344 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
269 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo C30 2.4i
Opel Astra 1.6
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
906 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