The Comparative Analysis :
Chevrolet Volt (11 - 14) vs. Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI Automatic (11 - 14)
€ 45,500

€ 26,700

€ 45,500
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 dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Chevrolet Volt is 1.3 inches longer, 2.1 inches narrower and 2 inches lower than the Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI.
Chevrolet Volt
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI
56.7
70.4
78.2
58.6
72.4
79.5
70.4 in
Width
72.4 in
78.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.5 in
56.7 in
Height
58.6 in
105.7
177.1
106.1
175.8
177.1 in
Length
175.8 in
105.7 in
Wheelbase
106.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Chevrolet Volt
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI
3818 lb
Curb Weight
3417 lb
4707 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4497 lb

Weight Difference:
401 lb
10.5 %

General
Chevrolet Volt
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI
D1JCI
Generation
P-J
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Electricity
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Chevrolet Volt
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
163 hp
at 4000 rpm
Chevrolet Volt
148 hp
163 hp
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI
273 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Chevrolet Volt
273 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI
Performance
Chevrolet Volt
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI
100 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
410 ft
0.000 sec

Chevrolet Volt
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI
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25.8 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.96 lb/hp
Chevrolet Volt
25.8 lb/hp
20.96 lb/hp
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Chevrolet Volt
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI
Fuel Economy
22 kWh✽
( 153 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gasoline equivalent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy consumption of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
combined ✽ per 100 miles
41 mpg
( 46 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gasoline equivalent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy consumption of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
Chevrolet Volt
153 MPGe
46 MPGe
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI
No data
city
30 mpg
No data
highway
52 mpg
16 kWh
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
74 mi
Range
610 mi
Chevrolet Volt
74 mi
610 mi
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 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).
117.3 kWh
Chevrolet Volt
43.9 kWh
117.3 kWh
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
43 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
243 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Chevrolet Volt
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI
5
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
888 lb
Maximum Payload
1080 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft









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