The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo Automatic (14 - 18) vs. Volvo V40 D3 Geartronic (12 - 15)
€ 24,200

€ 28,800

€ 24,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,800
ⓘ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 D3.
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
Volvo V40 D3
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 D3
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 D3
P-J
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
Volvo V40 D3
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-five diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
D5204T6
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
138 hp
at 4900 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
138 hp
148 hp
Volvo V40 D3
148 lb‑ft
at 1850 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
148 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 D3
Performance
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
Volvo V40 D3
124 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
10.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
469 ft
0.000 sec

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

Volvo V40 D3
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22.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.73 lb/hp
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
22.96 lb/hp
23.73 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
Volvo V40 D3
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
45 mpg
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
35 mpg
45 mpg
Volvo V40 D3
26 mpg
city
34 mpg
43 mpg
highway
55 mpg
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
512 mi
Range
717 mi
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
512 mi
717 mi
Volvo V40 D3
Environmental Impact
128.7 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
128.7 kWh
107 kWh
Volvo V40 D3
Euro 5 / Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 5
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
219 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
Volvo V40 D3
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