The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo C30 D5 (09 - 10) vs. Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI (09 - 12)
€ 26,500

€ 21,000

€ 26,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Volvo C30 D5 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 D5
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 D5
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
3221 lb
Curb Weight
3463 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4475 lb

Weight Difference:
243 lb
7.02 %

General
Volvo C30 D5
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 D5
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
Straight-five diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
D5244T8
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2.4 L / 117 cu in
Displacement
1.7 L / 83 cu in
178 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 3800 rpm
Volvo C30 D5
178 hp
108 hp
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
192 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Volvo C30 D5
295 lb‑ft
192 lb‑ft
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
Performance
Volvo C30 D5
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
140 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
7.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
351 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 D5
62 mph
62
mph
mph
574 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
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18.1 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
32.06 lb/hp
Volvo C30 D5
18.1 lb/hp
32.06 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo C30 D5
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Volvo C30 D5
38 mpg
52 mpg
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
28 mpg
city
43 mpg
47 mpg
highway
60 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
601 mi
Range
773 mi
Volvo C30 D5
601 mi
773 mi
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
Environmental Impact
127.6 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 D5
127.6 kWh
92.5 kWh
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
264 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo C30 D5
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
968 lb
Maximum Payload
1012 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft








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