The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 (12 - 14) vs. Volvo V40 T3 (16 - 18)
€ 19,500
€ 26,800
€ 19,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,800
ⓘ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 GTC 1.4 is 3.8 inches longer, 0.7 inches narrower and 2.7 inches taller than the Volvo V40 T3.
Opel Astra GTC 1.4
Volvo V40 T3
58.6
72.4
79.5
55.9
73.1
80.4
72.4 in
Width
73.1 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 T3
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 T3
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 T3
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
B4204T37
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
99 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
150 hp
at 5000 rpm
Opel Astra GTC 1.4
99 hp
150 hp
Volvo V40 T3
96 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
Opel Astra GTC 1.4
96 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 T3
Performance
Opel Astra GTC 1.4
Volvo V40 T3
111 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
14.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
659 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Astra GTC 1.4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 T3
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31.35 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.72 lb/hp
Opel Astra GTC 1.4
31.35 lb/hp
22.72 lb/hp
Volvo V40 T3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Astra GTC 1.4
Volvo V40 T3
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
42 mpg
Opel Astra GTC 1.4
39 mpg
42 mpg
Volvo V40 T3
30 mpg
city
32 mpg
45 mpg
highway
51 mpg
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
570 mi
Range
688 mi
Opel Astra GTC 1.4
570 mi
688 mi
Volvo V40 T3
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).
106.1 kWh
Opel Astra GTC 1.4
115.6 kWh
106.1 kWh
Volvo V40 T3
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6
232 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Astra GTC 1.4
Volvo V40 T3
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
