The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel Automatic (17 - 18) vs. Chevrolet Volt (11 - 14)
€ 24,500
€ 45,500
€ 24,500
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 Diesel is 5 inches shorter, 0.9 inches wider and 1.8 inches taller than the Chevrolet Volt.
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel
Chevrolet Volt
58.5
71.2
80.4
56.7
70.4
78.2
71.2 in
Width
70.4 in
80.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.2 in
58.5 in
Height
56.7 in
104.8
172
105.7
177.1
172 in
Length
177.1 in
104.8 in
Wheelbase
105.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel
Chevrolet Volt
3007 lb
Curb Weight
3818 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4707 lb
Weight Difference:
811 lb
21.24 %
General
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel
Chevrolet Volt
B-K
Generation
D1JCI
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Electricity
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Engine
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel
Chevrolet Volt
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
134 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel
134 hp
148 hp
Chevrolet Volt
236 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
273 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel
236 lb‑ft
273 lb‑ft
Chevrolet Volt
Performance
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel
Chevrolet Volt
124 mph
Maximum Speed
100 mph
9.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
443 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel
62 mph
62
mph
mph
410 ft
0.000 sec
Chevrolet Volt
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22.44 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.8 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel
22.44 lb/hp
25.8 lb/hp
Chevrolet Volt
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel
Chevrolet Volt
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
( 59 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
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 1.6 Diesel
59 MPGe
153 MPGe
Chevrolet Volt
41 mpg
city
No data
62 mpg
highway
No data
12.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16 kWh
663 mi
Range
74 mi
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel
663 mi
74 mi
Chevrolet Volt
Environmental Impact
92.5 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 Diesel
92.5 kWh
43.9 kWh
Chevrolet Volt
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
43 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel
Chevrolet Volt
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
4
1182 lb
Maximum Payload
888 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
34.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
28.5 cu ft
