The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI Automatic (12 - 15) vs. Chevrolet Volt (11 - 14)
€ 26,900

€ 45,500

€ 26,900
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 2.0 CDTI is 3.1 inches shorter, 1.1 inches wider and 2.8 inches taller than the Chevrolet Volt.
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
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 2.0 CDTI
Chevrolet Volt
3314 lb
Curb Weight
3818 lb
4497 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4707 lb

Weight Difference:
505 lb
13.23 %

General
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
Chevrolet Volt
P-J
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 2.0 CDTI
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
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
163 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
163 hp
148 hp
Chevrolet Volt
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
273 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
258 lb‑ft
273 lb‑ft
Chevrolet Volt
Performance
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
Chevrolet Volt
130 mph
Maximum Speed
100 mph
9.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
410 ft
0.000 sec

Chevrolet Volt
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20.33 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.8 lb/hp
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
20.33 lb/hp
25.8 lb/hp
Chevrolet Volt
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
Chevrolet Volt
Fuel Economy
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.)
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 2.0 CDTI
46 MPGe
153 MPGe
Chevrolet Volt
31 mpg
city
No data
51 mpg
highway
No data
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16 kWh
610 mi
Range
74 mi
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
610 mi
74 mi
Chevrolet Volt
Environmental Impact
117.3 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 2.0 CDTI
117.3 kWh
43.9 kWh
Chevrolet Volt
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
245 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
43 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
Chevrolet Volt
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
4
1184 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