The Comparative Analysis :
Chevrolet Volt (11 - 14) vs. Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI Automatic (16 - 17)
€ 45,500

€ 24,500

€ 45,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Chevrolet Volt is 12.8 cm longer, 2.2 cm narrower and 4.6 cm lower than the Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI.
Chevrolet Volt
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
1439
1787
1987
1485
1809
2042
1787 mm
Width
1809 mm
1987 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2042 mm
1439 mm
Height
1485 mm
2685
4498
2662
4370
4498 mm
Length
4370 mm
2685 mm
Wheelbase
2662 mm
Vehicle Weight
Chevrolet Volt
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
1732 kg
Kerb Weight
1364 kg
2135 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1900 kg

Weight Difference:
368 kg
21.25 %

General
Chevrolet Volt
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
D1JCI
Generation
B-K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Electricity
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Chevrolet Volt
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1398 CC
Engine Capacity
1598 CC
148 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
134 bhp
at 3500 rpm
Chevrolet Volt
148 bhp
134 bhp
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
370 NM
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
320 NM
at 2000 rpm
Chevrolet Volt
370 NM
320 NM
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
Performance
Chevrolet Volt
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
100 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
125 m
0.000 sec

Chevrolet Volt
62 mph
62
mph
mph
135 m
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
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11.7 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.18 kg/bhp
Chevrolet Volt
11.7 kg/bhp
10.18 kg/bhp
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Chevrolet Volt
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
Fuel Economy
22 kWh✽
( 184 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon petrol equivalent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per imperial gallon (~4.546 litres), is used to compare the energy consumption of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
combined ✽ per 100 miles
63 mpg
( 70 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon petrol equivalent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per imperial gallon (~4.546 litres), is used to compare the energy consumption of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
Chevrolet Volt
184 MPGe
70 MPGe
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
No data
city
50 mpg
No data
motorway
74 mpg
16 kWh
Fuel Tank Capacity
48 L
74 mi
Range
663 mi
Chevrolet Volt
74 mi
663 mi
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
Environmental Impact
43.9 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).
92.5 kWh
Chevrolet Volt
43.9 kWh
92.5 kWh
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
27 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
119 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Chevrolet Volt
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
5
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
403 kg
Maximum Payload
536 kg
310 L
Boot Capacity
370 L









1005 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1210 L