The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo Automatic (14 - 18) vs. Volvo V40 D4 ECO Geartronic (14 - 15)
€ 24,200

€ 31,800

€ 24,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,800
ⓘ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 ECO.
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
Volvo V40 D4 ECO
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 ECO
3168 lb
Curb Weight
3560 lb
4277 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4464 lb

Weight Difference:
392 lb
11.01 %

General
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
Volvo V40 D4 ECO
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
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
Volvo V40 D4 ECO
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Code
D4204T14
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
138 hp
at 4900 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 4250 rpm
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
138 hp
187 hp
Volvo V40 D4 ECO
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 ECO
Performance
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
Volvo V40 D4 ECO
124 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
10.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
469 ft
0.000 sec

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

Volvo V40 D4 ECO
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22.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.04 lb/hp
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
22.96 lb/hp
19.04 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D4 ECO
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
Volvo V40 D4 ECO
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
59 mpg
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
35 mpg
59 mpg
Volvo V40 D4 ECO
26 mpg
city
48 mpg
43 mpg
highway
67 mpg
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
512 mi
Range
963 mi
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
512 mi
963 mi
Volvo V40 D4 ECO
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).
82.2 kWh
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
128.7 kWh
82.2 kWh
Volvo V40 D4 ECO
Euro 5 / Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
171 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
Volvo V40 D4 ECO
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1109 lb
Maximum Payload
904 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft









35 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft