The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo C30 D3 (10 - 12) vs. Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC (15 - 17)
€ 24,500

€ 17,300

€ 24,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 17,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Volvo C30 D3 is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 4.1 inches shorter, 1.1 inches narrower and 1.5 inches lower than the Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC.
Volvo C30 D3
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC
57
70.2
80.3
58.5
71.2
80.4
70.2 in
Width
71.2 in
80.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.4 in
57 in
Height
58.5 in
103.9
168
104.8
172
168 in
Length
172 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
104.8 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo C30 D3
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC
3386 lb
Curb Weight
2743 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3880 lb

Weight Difference:
644 lb
19.02 %

General
Volvo C30 D3
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC
M
Generation
B-K
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 D3
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC
Straight-five diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
D5204T5
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
99 hp
at 6000 rpm
Volvo C30 D3
148 hp
99 hp
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
96 lb‑ft
at 4400 rpm
Volvo C30 D3
258 lb‑ft
96 lb‑ft
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC
Performance
Volvo C30 D3
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC
130 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 D3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
610 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC
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22.88 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.71 lb/hp
Volvo C30 D3
22.88 lb/hp
27.71 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo C30 D3
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
43 mpg
Volvo C30 D3
46 mpg
43 mpg
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC
35 mpg
city
31 mpg
56 mpg
highway
53 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.7 gal
731 mi
Range
542 mi
Volvo C30 D3
731 mi
542 mi
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC
Environmental Impact
104.9 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).
104.1 kWh
Volvo C30 D3
104.9 kWh
104.1 kWh
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
206 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo C30 D3
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
802 lb
Maximum Payload
1138 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft








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