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 7.9 inches shorter, 2.3 inches narrower and 2 inches lower than the Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo.
Volvo C30 DRIVe
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
56.6
Blueprint Volvo C30 DRIVe (10 - 12)
70.2
80.3
58.6
Blueprint Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo Edition (11 - 13)
72.4
79.5
70.2 in
Width
72.4 in
80.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.5 in
56.6 in
Height
58.6 in
Blueprint Volvo C30 DRIVe (10 - 12)
103.9
168
Blueprint Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo Edition (11 - 13)
106.1
175.8
168 in
Length
175.8 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
106.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Volvo C30 DRIVe
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
3148 lb
Curb Weight
3071 lb
3924 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4079 lb
Volvo C30 DRIVe (10 - 12)
Weight Difference:
77 lb
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
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 GTC 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 GTC 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 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

515 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 DRIVe

62 mph 62
mph

377 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo

▶ REPLAY
27.86 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.25 lb/hp
Volvo C30 DRIVe
27.86 lb/hp
17.25 lb/hp
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo C30 DRIVe
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
33 mpg
Volvo C30 DRIVe
62 mpg
33 mpg
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
55 mpg
city
25 mpg
67 mpg
highway
40 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
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
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
270 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Volvo C30 DRIVe
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
776 lb
Maximum Payload
1008 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
26.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35 cu ft