The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo (14 - 18) vs. Volvo V40 Cross Country T4 AWD Geartronic (13 - 15)
€ 22,200

€ 31,900

€ 22,200
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 Turbo 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 Turbo
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 Turbo
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
3168 lb
Curb Weight
3583 lb
4277 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4564 lb

Weight Difference:
414 lb
11.56 %

General
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
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)

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
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
138 hp
at 4900 rpm
Power
178 hp
at 5000 rpm
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
138 hp
178 hp
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
148 lb‑ft
at 1850 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 2700 rpm
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
148 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
Performance
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
125 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
9.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
443 ft
0.000 sec

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

Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
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22.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.13 lb/hp
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
22.96 lb/hp
20.13 lb/hp
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
29 mpg
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
38 mpg
29 mpg
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
29 mpg
city
21 mpg
45 mpg
highway
37 mpg
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
561 mi
Range
482 mi
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
561 mi
482 mi
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
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).
151.6 kWh
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
117.5 kWh
151.6 kWh
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
Euro 5 / Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 5
235 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
301 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1109 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