The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo Automatic (14 - 18) vs. Volvo V40 T4 Powershift (12 - 15)
€ 24,200
€ 29,100
€ 24,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,100
ⓘ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 T4.
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
Volvo V40 T4
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 T4
3168 lb
Curb Weight
3325 lb
4277 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4277 lb
Weight Difference:
157 lb
4.72 %
General
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
Volvo V40 T4
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 dual clutch transmission
Engine
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
Volvo V40 T4
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
B4164T
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
138 hp
at 4900 rpm
Power
178 hp
at 5700 rpm
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
138 hp
178 hp
Volvo V40 T4
148 lb‑ft
at 1850 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
148 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 T4
Performance
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
Volvo V40 T4
124 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
10.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
469 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 T4
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22.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.68 lb/hp
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
22.96 lb/hp
18.68 lb/hp
Volvo V40 T4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
Volvo V40 T4
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
39 mpg
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
35 mpg
39 mpg
Volvo V40 T4
26 mpg
city
30 mpg
43 mpg
highway
46 mpg
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
512 mi
Range
631 mi
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
512 mi
631 mi
Volvo V40 T4
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).
115.6 kWh
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
128.7 kWh
115.6 kWh
Volvo V40 T4
Euro 5 / Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 5
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
230 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
Volvo V40 T4
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1109 lb
Maximum Payload
952 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
35 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft
