The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo Automatic (12 - 15) vs. Chevrolet Volt (11 - 14)
€ 21,300
€ 45,500
€ 21,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 45,500
ⓘ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 Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo is 3.1 inches shorter, 1.1 inches wider and 2.8 inches taller than the Chevrolet Volt.
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
Chevrolet Volt
59.4
71.4
79.3
56.7
70.4
78.2
71.4 in
Width
70.4 in
79.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.2 in
59.4 in
Height
56.7 in
105.7
174
105.7
177.1
174 in
Length
177.1 in
105.7 in
Wheelbase
105.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
Chevrolet Volt
3071 lb
Curb Weight
3818 lb
4266 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4707 lb
Weight Difference:
747 lb
19.56 %
General
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
Chevrolet Volt
P-J
Generation
D1JCI
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Electricity
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Engine
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
Chevrolet Volt
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
138 hp
at 4900 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
138 hp
148 hp
Chevrolet Volt
148 lb‑ft
at 1850 rpm
Max. Torque
273 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
148 lb‑ft
273 lb‑ft
Chevrolet Volt
Performance
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
Chevrolet Volt
124 mph
Maximum Speed
100 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
62 mph
62
mph
mph
410 ft
0.000 sec
Chevrolet Volt
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22.25 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.8 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
22.25 lb/hp
25.8 lb/hp
Chevrolet Volt
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
Chevrolet Volt
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined ✽ per 100 miles
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.)
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
36 mpg
153 MPGe
Chevrolet Volt
26 mpg
city
No data
45 mpg
highway
No data
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16 kWh
527 mi
Range
74 mi
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
527 mi
74 mi
Chevrolet Volt
Environmental Impact
125 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).
43.9 kWh
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
125 kWh
43.9 kWh
Chevrolet Volt
Euro 5 / Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 5
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
43 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
Chevrolet Volt
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
4
1195 lb
Maximum Payload
888 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
35 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
28.5 cu ft
