The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo C30 DRIVe (10 - 12) vs. Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI Automatic (11 - 14)

€ 22,500
Volvo C30 DRIVe (10 - 12) Volvo C30 DRIVe
€ 26,700
 Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI Automatic (11 - 14) Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI
€ 22,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,700

ⓘ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 2.0 CDTI.
Volvo C30 DRIVe
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI
56.6
Blueprint Volvo C30 DRIVe (10 - 12)
70.2
80.3
58.6
Blueprint Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI Automatic (11 - 14)
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 2.0 CDTI Automatic (11 - 14)
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 2.0 CDTI
3148 lb
Curb Weight
3417 lb
3924 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4497 lb
Volvo C30 DRIVe (10 - 12)
Weight Difference:
269 lb
7.87 %
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI Automatic (11 - 14)

General

Volvo C30 DRIVe
Opel Astra GTC 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 automatic transmission

Engine

Volvo C30 DRIVe
Opel Astra GTC 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
163 hp
at 4000 rpm
Volvo C30 DRIVe
113 hp
163 hp
Opel Astra GTC 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 GTC 2.0 CDTI

Performance

Volvo C30 DRIVe
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI
121 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

515 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 DRIVe

62 mph 62
mph

420 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo C30 DRIVe
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Volvo C30 DRIVe
62 mpg
41 mpg
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI
55 mpg
city
30 mpg
67 mpg
highway
52 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
899 mi
Range
610 mi
Volvo C30 DRIVe
899 mi
610 mi
Opel Astra GTC 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).
117.3 kWh
Volvo C30 DRIVe
78.2 kWh
117.3 kWh
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
243 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Volvo C30 DRIVe
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
776 lb
Maximum Payload
1080 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
26.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35 cu ft