The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo C30 T5 (09 - 12) vs. Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo Automatic (09 - 12)
€ 28,000

€ 24,100

€ 28,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Volvo C30 T5 is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 6 inches shorter, 1.3 inches narrower and 2.5 inches lower than the Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo.
Volvo C30 T5
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
57
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
57 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 T5
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
3325 lb
Curb Weight
3027 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4123 lb

Weight Difference:
298 lb
8.96 %

General
Volvo C30 T5
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
M
Generation
P-J
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Volvo C30 T5
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
Straight-five gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
B5254T7
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
227 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
178 hp
at 5500 rpm
Volvo C30 T5
227 hp
178 hp
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
170 lb‑ft
at 2200 rpm
Volvo C30 T5
236 lb‑ft
170 lb‑ft
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
Performance
Volvo C30 T5
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
149 mph
Maximum Speed
131 mph
6.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
305 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 T5
62 mph
62
mph
mph
410 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
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14.65 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.01 lb/hp
Volvo C30 T5
14.65 lb/hp
17.01 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo C30 T5
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
Fuel Economy
27 mpg
combined
33 mpg
Volvo C30 T5
27 mpg
33 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
19 mpg
city
24 mpg
37 mpg
highway
42 mpg
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
443 mi
Range
483 mi
Volvo C30 T5
443 mi
483 mi
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
Environmental Impact
164.8 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).
136.5 kWh
Volvo C30 T5
164.8 kWh
136.5 kWh
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
327 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo C30 T5
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
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