The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo C30 DRIVe (10 - 12) vs. Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo Edition (11 - 13)

€ 22,500
Volvo C30 DRIVe (10 - 12) Volvo C30 DRIVe
€ 23,300
 Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo Edition (11 - 13) Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
€ 22,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,300

ⓘ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 20 cm shorter, 5.8 cm narrower and 5.2 cm lower than the Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo.
Volvo C30 DRIVe
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
1437
Blueprint Volvo C30 DRIVe (10 - 12)
1782
2039
1489
Blueprint Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo Edition (11 - 13)
1840
2020
1782 mm
Width
1840 mm
2039 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2020 mm
1437 mm
Height
1489 mm
Blueprint Volvo C30 DRIVe (10 - 12)
2640
4266
Blueprint Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo Edition (11 - 13)
2695
4466
4266 mm
Length
4466 mm
2640 mm
Wheelbase
2695 mm

Vehicle Weight

Volvo C30 DRIVe
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
1428 kg
Kerb Weight
1393 kg
1780 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1850 kg
Volvo C30 DRIVe (10 - 12)
Weight Difference:
35 kg
2.45 %
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo Edition (11 - 13)

General

Volvo C30 DRIVe
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
M
Generation
P-J
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Volvo C30 DRIVe
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
D4162T
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1560 CC
Engine Capacity
1598 CC
113 bhp
at 3600 rpm
Power
178 bhp
at 5500 rpm
Volvo C30 DRIVe
113 bhp
178 bhp
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
270 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
230 NM
at 2200 rpm
Volvo C30 DRIVe
270 NM
230 NM
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo

Performance

Volvo C30 DRIVe
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
121 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

157 m
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 DRIVe

62 mph 62
mph

115 m
0.000 sec

Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo

▶ REPLAY
12.64 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.83 kg/bhp
Volvo C30 DRIVe
12.64 kg/bhp
7.83 kg/bhp
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo C30 DRIVe
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
Fuel Economy
74 mpg
combined
39 mpg
Volvo C30 DRIVe
74 mpg
39 mpg
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
66 mpg
city
30 mpg
81 mpg
motorway
48 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
56 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
899 mi
Range
483 mi
Volvo C30 DRIVe
899 mi
483 mi
Opel Astra GTC 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).
136.5 kWh
Volvo C30 DRIVe
78.2 kWh
136.5 kWh
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
99 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
168 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Volvo C30 DRIVe
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
352 kg
Maximum Payload
457 kg
278 L
Boot Capacity
370 L
921 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1235 L