The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo C30 DRIVe (10 - 12) vs. Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo Automatic (12 - 15)
€ 22,500
€ 21,300
€ 22,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Volvo C30 DRIVe is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 6 inches shorter, 1.3 inches narrower and 2.9 inches lower than the Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo.
Volvo C30 DRIVe
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
56.6
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
56.6 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 DRIVe
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
3148 lb
Curb Weight
3071 lb
3924 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4266 lb
Weight Difference:
77 lb
2.45 %
General
Volvo C30 DRIVe
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
M
Generation
P-J
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Volvo C30 DRIVe
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
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
138 hp
at 4900 rpm
Volvo C30 DRIVe
113 hp
138 hp
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1850 rpm
Volvo C30 DRIVe
199 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
Performance
Volvo C30 DRIVe
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
121 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 DRIVe
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
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27.86 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.25 lb/hp
Volvo C30 DRIVe
27.86 lb/hp
22.25 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo C30 DRIVe
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Volvo C30 DRIVe
62 mpg
36 mpg
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
55 mpg
city
26 mpg
67 mpg
highway
45 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
899 mi
Range
527 mi
Volvo C30 DRIVe
899 mi
527 mi
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
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).
125 kWh
Volvo C30 DRIVe
78.2 kWh
125 kWh
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5 / Euro 6
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo C30 DRIVe
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
776 lb
Maximum Payload
1195 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
26.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35 cu ft
