The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo C30 DRIVe (10 - 12) vs. Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG (17 - 18)
€ 22,500

€ 25,100

€ 22,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Volvo C30 DRIVe is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 4.1 inches shorter, 1.1 inches narrower and 1.9 inches lower than the Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG.
Volvo C30 DRIVe
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
56.6
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
56.6 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 DRIVe
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
3148 lb
Curb Weight
3007 lb
3924 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4167 lb

Weight Difference:
141 lb
4.48 %

General
Volvo C30 DRIVe
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
M
Generation
B-K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Natural Gas (CNG)

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo C30 DRIVe
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four engine (naturally aspirated engine)
D4162T
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
113 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 5600 rpm
Volvo C30 DRIVe
113 hp
108 hp
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Volvo C30 DRIVe
199 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
Performance
Volvo C30 DRIVe
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
121 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 DRIVe
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
▶ REPLAY
27.86 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.84 lb/hp
Volvo C30 DRIVe
27.86 lb/hp
27.84 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo C30 DRIVe
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
( 69 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gasoline equivalent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy consumption of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
combined ✽ per 100 miles
14.5 lb✽
( 6 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gasoline equivalent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy consumption of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
Volvo C30 DRIVe
69 MPGe
6 MPGe
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
55 mpg
city
19.9 lb
67 mpg
highway
11.7 lb
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
42 lb
899 mi
Range
288 mi
Volvo C30 DRIVe
899 mi
288 mi
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
Environmental Impact
78.2 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).
30.1 kWh
Volvo C30 DRIVe
78.2 kWh
30.1 kWh
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
182 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo C30 DRIVe
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
776 lb
Maximum Payload
1160 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft








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