The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo C30 T5 (09 - 12) vs. Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo Automatic (14 - 18)
€ 28,000

€ 25,600

€ 28,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,600
ⓘ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 7.9 inches shorter, 2.3 inches narrower and 1.7 inches lower than the Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo.
Volvo C30 T5
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo
57
70.2
80.3
58.6
72.4
79.5
70.2 in
Width
72.4 in
80.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.5 in
57 in
Height
58.6 in
103.9
168
106.1
175.8
168 in
Length
175.8 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
106.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo C30 T5
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo
3325 lb
Curb Weight
3314 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4387 lb

Weight Difference:
11 lb
0.33 %

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

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Volvo C30 T5
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI 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
168 hp
at 6000 rpm
Volvo C30 T5
227 hp
168 hp
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
192 lb‑ft
at 1650 rpm
Volvo C30 T5
236 lb‑ft
192 lb‑ft
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo
Performance
Volvo C30 T5
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo
149 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
6.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
305 ft
0.000 sec

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

Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo
▶ REPLAY
14.65 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.73 lb/hp
Volvo C30 T5
14.65 lb/hp
19.73 lb/hp
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo C30 T5
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo
Fuel Economy
27 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Volvo C30 T5
27 mpg
35 mpg
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo
19 mpg
city
27 mpg
37 mpg
highway
43 mpg
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
443 mi
Range
519 mi
Volvo C30 T5
443 mi
519 mi
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI 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).
127 kWh
Volvo C30 T5
164.8 kWh
127 kWh
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5 / Euro 6
327 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
254 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo C30 T5
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
776 lb
Maximum Payload
1074 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft








26.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35 cu ft