The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo Automatic (12 - 15) vs. Chevrolet Volt (11 - 14)
€ 24,800

€ 45,500

€ 24,800
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 1.6 DI Turbo is 7.9 cm shorter, 2.7 cm wider and 7.1 cm taller than the Chevrolet Volt.
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo
Chevrolet Volt
1510
1814
2013
1439
1787
1987
1814 mm
Width
1787 mm
2013 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1987 mm
1510 mm
Height
1439 mm
2685
4419
2685
4498
4419 mm
Length
4498 mm
2685 mm
Wheelbase
2685 mm
Vehicle Weight
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo
Chevrolet Volt
1503 kg
Kerb Weight
1732 kg
2000 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2135 kg

Weight Difference:
229 kg
13.22 %

General
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo
Chevrolet Volt
P-J
Generation
D1JCI
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Electricity

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Engine
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo
Chevrolet Volt
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1598 CC
Engine Capacity
1398 CC
168 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Power
148 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo
168 bhp
148 bhp
Chevrolet Volt
260 NM
at 1650 rpm
Max. Torque
370 NM
at 0 rpm
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo
260 NM
370 NM
Chevrolet Volt
Performance
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo
Chevrolet Volt
132 mph
Maximum Speed
100 mph
9.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
128 m
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo
62 mph
62
mph
mph
125 m
0.000 sec

Chevrolet Volt
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8.95 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.7 kg/bhp
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo
8.95 kg/bhp
11.7 kg/bhp
Chevrolet Volt
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo
Chevrolet Volt
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined ✽ per 100 miles
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.)
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo
42 mpg
184 MPGe
Chevrolet Volt
31 mpg
city
No data
52 mpg
motorway
No data
56 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
16 kWh
512 mi
Range
74 mi
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo
512 mi
74 mi
Chevrolet Volt
Environmental Impact
128.7 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 1.6 DI Turbo
128.7 kWh
43.9 kWh
Chevrolet Volt
Euro 5 / Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 5
159 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
27 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo
Chevrolet Volt
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
4
497 kg
Maximum Payload
403 kg
370 L
Boot Capacity
310 L









1235 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1005 L