The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo C30 DRIVe (10 - 12) vs. Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo (09 - 12)
€ 22,500
€ 22,400
€ 22,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,400
ⓘ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 1.6 Turbo.
Volvo C30 DRIVe
Opel Astra 1.6 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 1.6 Turbo
3148 lb
Curb Weight
3027 lb
3924 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4123 lb
Weight Difference:
121 lb
3.84 %
General
Volvo C30 DRIVe
Opel Astra 1.6 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 manual transmission
Engine
Volvo C30 DRIVe
Opel Astra 1.6 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
1.6 L / 78 cu in
113 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
178 hp
at 5500 rpm
Volvo C30 DRIVe
113 hp
178 hp
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
170 lb‑ft
at 2200 rpm
Volvo C30 DRIVe
199 lb‑ft
170 lb‑ft
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
Performance
Volvo C30 DRIVe
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
121 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 DRIVe
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
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27.86 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.01 lb/hp
Volvo C30 DRIVe
27.86 lb/hp
17.01 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo C30 DRIVe
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Volvo C30 DRIVe
62 mpg
35 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
55 mpg
city
27 mpg
67 mpg
highway
42 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
899 mi
Range
512 mi
Volvo C30 DRIVe
899 mi
512 mi
Opel Astra 1.6 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).
128.7 kWh
Volvo C30 DRIVe
78.2 kWh
128.7 kWh
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo C30 DRIVe
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
776 lb
Maximum Payload
1096 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
26.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35 cu ft
