The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo C30 T5 Geartronic (06 - 07) vs. Opel Astra 1.6 Automatic (09 - 12)
€ 31,000
€ 20,900
€ 31,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,900
ⓘ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 6.6 inches shorter, 1.3 inches narrower and 2.5 inches lower than the Opel Astra 1.6.
Volvo C30 T5
Opel Astra 1.6
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
167.4
105.7
174
167.4 in
Length
174 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
105.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo C30 T5
Opel Astra 1.6
3168 lb
Curb Weight
3027 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4123 lb
Weight Difference:
141 lb
4.45 %
General
Volvo C30 T5
Opel Astra 1.6
M
Generation
P-J
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Volvo C30 T5
Opel Astra 1.6
Straight-five gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
B5254T3
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
217 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 6000 rpm
Volvo C30 T5
217 hp
113 hp
Opel Astra 1.6
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
114 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Volvo C30 T5
236 lb‑ft
114 lb‑ft
Opel Astra 1.6
Performance
Volvo C30 T5
Opel Astra 1.6
146 mph
Maximum Speed
113 mph
7.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
325 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 T5
62 mph
62
mph
mph
607 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Astra 1.6
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14.6 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.79 lb/hp
Volvo C30 T5
14.6 lb/hp
26.79 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo C30 T5
Opel Astra 1.6
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
33 mpg
Volvo C30 T5
25 mpg
33 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6
17 mpg
city
24 mpg
35 mpg
highway
42 mpg
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
410 mi
Range
490 mi
Volvo C30 T5
410 mi
490 mi
Opel Astra 1.6
Environmental Impact
178.2 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).
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).
134.5 kWh
Volvo C30 T5
178.2 kWh
134.5 kWh
Opel Astra 1.6
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
269 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo C30 T5
Opel Astra 1.6
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
933 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
