The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 (12 - 14) vs. Volvo V40 Cross Country T4 AWD Geartronic (13 - 15)
€ 19,500

€ 31,900

€ 19,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Opel Astra GTC 1.4 is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 3.8 inches longer, 2.2 inches wider and 1.2 inches taller than the Volvo V40 Cross Country T4.
Opel Astra GTC 1.4
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
58.6
72.4
79.5
57.4
70.2
80.4
72.4 in
Width
70.2 in
79.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.4 in
58.6 in
Height
57.4 in
106.1
175.8
104.2
172
175.8 in
Length
172 in
106.1 in
Wheelbase
104.2 in
Vehicle Weight
Opel Astra GTC 1.4
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
3104 lb
Curb Weight
3583 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4564 lb

Weight Difference:
478 lb
13.34 %

General
Opel Astra GTC 1.4
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
P-J
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Opel Astra GTC 1.4
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-five gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
B5204T8
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
99 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
178 hp
at 5000 rpm
Opel Astra GTC 1.4
99 hp
178 hp
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
96 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 2700 rpm
Opel Astra GTC 1.4
96 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
Performance
Opel Astra GTC 1.4
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
111 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
14.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
659 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra GTC 1.4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
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31.35 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.13 lb/hp
Opel Astra GTC 1.4
31.35 lb/hp
20.13 lb/hp
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Astra GTC 1.4
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
29 mpg
Opel Astra GTC 1.4
39 mpg
29 mpg
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
30 mpg
city
21 mpg
45 mpg
highway
37 mpg
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
570 mi
Range
482 mi
Opel Astra GTC 1.4
570 mi
482 mi
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
Environmental Impact
115.6 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).
151.6 kWh
Opel Astra GTC 1.4
115.6 kWh
151.6 kWh
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
232 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
301 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Astra GTC 1.4
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
952 lb
Maximum Payload
981 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft









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