The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 (12 - 14) vs. Volvo V40 T2 (15 - 16)
€ 19,500
€ 23,500
€ 19,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,500
ⓘ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 considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 3.8 inches longer, 2.2 inches wider and 2.7 inches taller than the Volvo V40 T2.
Opel Astra GTC 1.4
Volvo V40 T2
58.6
72.4
79.5
55.9
70.2
80.4
72.4 in
Width
70.2 in
79.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.4 in
58.6 in
Height
55.9 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 T2
3104 lb
Curb Weight
3408 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4332 lb
Weight Difference:
304 lb
8.92 %
General
Opel Astra GTC 1.4
Volvo V40 T2
P-J
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Opel Astra GTC 1.4
Volvo V40 T2
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
B4204T38
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
99 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Opel Astra GTC 1.4
99 hp
120 hp
Volvo V40 T2
96 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 1100 rpm
Opel Astra GTC 1.4
96 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 T2
Performance
Opel Astra GTC 1.4
Volvo V40 T2
111 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
14.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
659 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Astra GTC 1.4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
446 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 T2
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31.35 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.4 lb/hp
Opel Astra GTC 1.4
31.35 lb/hp
28.4 lb/hp
Volvo V40 T2
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Astra GTC 1.4
Volvo V40 T2
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
43 mpg
Opel Astra GTC 1.4
39 mpg
43 mpg
Volvo V40 T2
30 mpg
city
32 mpg
45 mpg
highway
52 mpg
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
570 mi
Range
700 mi
Opel Astra GTC 1.4
570 mi
700 mi
Volvo V40 T2
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).
104.1 kWh
Opel Astra GTC 1.4
115.6 kWh
104.1 kWh
Volvo V40 T2
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
232 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Astra GTC 1.4
Volvo V40 T2
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
952 lb
Maximum Payload
924 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
35 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft
