The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo Automatic (14 - 18) vs. Volvo V40 T2 Geartronic (15 - 16)
€ 24,200
€ 25,300
€ 24,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,300
ⓘ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 T2.
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
Volvo V40 T2
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 T2
3168 lb
Curb Weight
3426 lb
4277 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4332 lb
Weight Difference:
258 lb
7.53 %
General
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
Volvo V40 T2
P-J
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
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 T2
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
B4154T5
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
138 hp
at 4900 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
138 hp
120 hp
Volvo V40 T2
148 lb‑ft
at 1850 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
148 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 T2
Performance
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
Volvo V40 T2
124 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
10.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
469 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
62 mph
62
mph
mph
446 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 T2
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22.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.55 lb/hp
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
22.96 lb/hp
28.55 lb/hp
Volvo V40 T2
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
Volvo V40 T2
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
43 mpg
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
35 mpg
43 mpg
Volvo V40 T2
26 mpg
city
32 mpg
43 mpg
highway
52 mpg
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
512 mi
Range
700 mi
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
512 mi
700 mi
Volvo V40 T2
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).
104.1 kWh
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
128.7 kWh
104.1 kWh
Volvo V40 T2
Euro 5 / Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
Volvo V40 T2
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1109 lb
Maximum Payload
906 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
35 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft
