The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo (14 - 18) vs. Volvo V40 D4 Geartronic (12 - 14)
€ 20,900
€ 30,800
€ 20,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo 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 D4.
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
Volvo V40 D4
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 Turbo
Volvo V40 D4
3168 lb
Curb Weight
3512 lb
4277 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4497 lb
Weight Difference:
344 lb
9.8 %
General
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
Volvo V40 D4
P-J
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
Volvo V40 D4
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-five diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Code
D5204T4
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
118 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
175 hp
at 3500 rpm
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
118 hp
175 hp
Volvo V40 D4
148 lb‑ft
at 1850 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
148 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 D4
Performance
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
Volvo V40 D4
119 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
10.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
492 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 D4
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26.85 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.07 lb/hp
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
26.85 lb/hp
20.07 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
Volvo V40 D4
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
45 mpg
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
38 mpg
45 mpg
Volvo V40 D4
29 mpg
city
34 mpg
45 mpg
highway
55 mpg
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
561 mi
Range
717 mi
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
561 mi
717 mi
Volvo V40 D4
Environmental Impact
117.5 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).
107 kWh
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
117.5 kWh
107 kWh
Volvo V40 D4
Euro 5 / Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 5
235 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
219 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
Volvo V40 D4
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1109 lb
Maximum Payload
985 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
35 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft
