The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo C30 D3 (10 - 12) vs. Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo Edition (11 - 13)
€ 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 20 cm shorter, 5.8 cm narrower and 4.2 cm lower than the Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo.
Volvo C30 D3
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
1447
1782
2039
1489
1840
2020
1782 mm
Width
1840 mm
2039 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2020 mm
1447 mm
Height
1489 mm
2640
4266
2695
4466
4266 mm
Length
4466 mm
2640 mm
Wheelbase
2695 mm
Vehicle Weight
Volvo C30 D3
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
1536 kg
Kerb Weight
1393 kg
1900 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1850 kg

Weight Difference:
143 kg
9.31 %

General
Volvo C30 D3
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
M
Generation
P-J
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo C30 D3
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
Straight-five diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
D5204T5
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
1984 CC
Engine Capacity
1598 CC
148 bhp
at 3500 rpm
Power
178 bhp
at 5500 rpm
Volvo C30 D3
148 bhp
178 bhp
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
350 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
230 NM
at 2200 rpm
Volvo C30 D3
350 NM
230 NM
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
Performance
Volvo C30 D3
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
130 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
131 m
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 D3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
115 m
0.000 sec

Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
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10.38 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.83 kg/bhp
Volvo C30 D3
10.38 kg/bhp
7.83 kg/bhp
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo C30 D3
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
39 mpg
Volvo C30 D3
55 mpg
39 mpg
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
42 mpg
city
30 mpg
67 mpg
motorway
48 mpg
60 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
56 L
731 mi
Range
483 mi
Volvo C30 D3
731 mi
483 mi
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
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).
136.5 kWh
Volvo C30 D3
104.9 kWh
136.5 kWh
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
134 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
168 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo C30 D3
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
364 kg
Maximum Payload
457 kg
278 L
Boot Capacity
370 L








921 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1235 L