The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo C30 DRIVe (10 - 12) vs. Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI (09 - 11)

€ 22,500
Volvo C30 DRIVe (10 - 12) Volvo C30 DRIVe
€ 24,200
 Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI (09 - 11) Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
€ 22,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,200

ⓘ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 2.0 CDTI.
Volvo C30 DRIVe
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
56.6
Blueprint Volvo C30 DRIVe (10 - 12)
70.2
80.3
59.4
Blueprint Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI (09 - 11)
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
Blueprint Volvo C30 DRIVe (10 - 12)
103.9
168
Blueprint Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI (09 - 11)
105.7
174
168 in
Length
174 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
105.7 in

Vehicle Weight

Volvo C30 DRIVe
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
3148 lb
Curb Weight
3027 lb
3924 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4123 lb
Volvo C30 DRIVe (10 - 12)
Weight Difference:
121 lb
3.84 %
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI (09 - 11)

General

Volvo C30 DRIVe
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
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 2.0 CDTI
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
2 L / 98 cu in
113 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 4000 rpm
Volvo C30 DRIVe
113 hp
158 hp
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Volvo C30 DRIVe
199 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI

Performance

Volvo C30 DRIVe
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
121 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

515 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 DRIVe

62 mph 62
mph

410 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI

▶ REPLAY
27.86 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.16 lb/hp
Volvo C30 DRIVe
27.86 lb/hp
19.16 lb/hp
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo C30 DRIVe
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
49 mpg
Volvo C30 DRIVe
62 mpg
49 mpg
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
55 mpg
city
38 mpg
67 mpg
highway
60 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
899 mi
Range
725 mi
Volvo C30 DRIVe
899 mi
725 mi
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
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).
98.8 kWh
Volvo C30 DRIVe
78.2 kWh
98.8 kWh
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
203 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Volvo C30 DRIVe
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
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