The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo C30 D5 Geartronic (06 - 09) vs. Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo Automatic (12 - 15)
€ 28,100

€ 24,800

€ 28,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,800
ⓘ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 16.7 cm shorter, 3.2 cm narrower and 6.3 cm lower than the Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo.
Volvo C30 D5
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo
1447
1782
2039
1510
1814
2013
1782 mm
Width
1814 mm
2039 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2013 mm
1447 mm
Height
1510 mm
2640
4252
2685
4419
4252 mm
Length
4419 mm
2640 mm
Wheelbase
2685 mm
Vehicle Weight
Volvo C30 D5
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo
1480 kg
Kerb Weight
1503 kg
1900 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2000 kg

Weight Difference:
23 kg
1.53 %

General
Volvo C30 D5
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo
M
Generation
P-J
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Volvo C30 D5
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo
Straight-five diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
D5244T8
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2400 CC
Engine Capacity
1598 CC
178 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
168 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Volvo C30 D5
178 bhp
168 bhp
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo
350 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
260 NM
at 1650 rpm
Volvo C30 D5
350 NM
260 NM
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo
Performance
Volvo C30 D5
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo
137 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
117 m
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 D5
62 mph
62
mph
mph
128 m
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo
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8.31 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.95 kg/bhp
Volvo C30 D5
8.31 kg/bhp
8.95 kg/bhp
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo C30 D5
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
42 mpg
Volvo C30 D5
41 mpg
42 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo
30 mpg
city
31 mpg
52 mpg
motorway
52 mpg
60 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
56 L
541 mi
Range
512 mi
Volvo C30 D5
541 mi
512 mi
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo
Environmental Impact
141.9 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).
128.7 kWh
Volvo C30 D5
141.9 kWh
128.7 kWh
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5 / Euro 6
182 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
159 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo C30 D5
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
420 kg
Maximum Payload
497 kg
278 L
Boot Capacity
370 L








921 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1235 L