The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo C30 DRIVe (10 - 12) vs. Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex (11 - 12)
€ 22,500

€ 21,400

€ 22,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,400
ⓘ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 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex.
Volvo C30 DRIVe
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex
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 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex
3148 lb
Curb Weight
3463 lb
3924 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4475 lb

Weight Difference:
315 lb
9.09 %

General
Volvo C30 DRIVe
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex
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 DRIVe
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
D4162T
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.7 L / 83 cu in
113 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4000 rpm
Volvo C30 DRIVe
113 hp
108 hp
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Volvo C30 DRIVe
199 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex
Performance
Volvo C30 DRIVe
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex
121 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec

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

Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex
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27.86 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
32.06 lb/hp
Volvo C30 DRIVe
27.86 lb/hp
32.06 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo C30 DRIVe
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
55 mpg
Volvo C30 DRIVe
62 mpg
55 mpg
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex
55 mpg
city
46 mpg
67 mpg
highway
60 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
899 mi
Range
809 mi
Volvo C30 DRIVe
899 mi
809 mi
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex
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).
88.5 kWh
Volvo C30 DRIVe
78.2 kWh
88.5 kWh
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo C30 DRIVe
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
776 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