The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo C30 D3 (10 - 12) vs. Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI (09 - 12)
€ 24,500

€ 23,300

€ 24,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Volvo C30 D3 is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 6 inches shorter, 1.3 inches narrower and 2.5 inches lower than the Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI.
Volvo C30 D3
Opel Astra 1.7 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 D3
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
3386 lb
Curb Weight
3027 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4123 lb

Weight Difference:
359 lb
10.6 %

General
Volvo C30 D3
Opel Astra 1.7 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 D3
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
Straight-five diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
D5204T5
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.7 L / 83 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
123 hp
at 4000 rpm
Volvo C30 D3
148 hp
123 hp
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Volvo C30 D3
258 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
Performance
Volvo C30 D3
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
130 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec

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

Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
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22.88 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.61 lb/hp
Volvo C30 D3
22.88 lb/hp
24.61 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo C30 D3
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Volvo C30 D3
46 mpg
52 mpg
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
35 mpg
city
44 mpg
56 mpg
highway
59 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
731 mi
Range
773 mi
Volvo C30 D3
731 mi
773 mi
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
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).
92.5 kWh
Volvo C30 D3
104.9 kWh
92.5 kWh
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo C30 D3
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
802 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