The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo Automatic (14 - 18) vs. Volvo V40 T5 Geartronic (12 - 14)
€ 24,200
€ 33,000
€ 24,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,000
ⓘ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 T5.
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
Volvo V40 T5
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 T5
3168 lb
Curb Weight
3461 lb
4277 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4431 lb
Weight Difference:
293 lb
8.47 %
General
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
Volvo V40 T5
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 T5
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-five gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
B5254T12
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
138 hp
at 4900 rpm
Power
251 hp
at 5400 rpm
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
138 hp
251 hp
Volvo V40 T5
148 lb‑ft
at 1850 rpm
Max. Torque
266 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
148 lb‑ft
266 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 T5
Performance
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
Volvo V40 T5
124 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
10.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
469 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 T5
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22.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.79 lb/hp
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
22.96 lb/hp
13.79 lb/hp
Volvo V40 T5
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
Volvo V40 T5
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
30 mpg
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
35 mpg
30 mpg
Volvo V40 T5
26 mpg
city
21 mpg
43 mpg
highway
39 mpg
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
512 mi
Range
488 mi
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
512 mi
488 mi
Volvo V40 T5
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).
149.7 kWh
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
128.7 kWh
149.7 kWh
Volvo V40 T5
Euro 5 / Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 5
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
298 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
Volvo V40 T5
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1109 lb
Maximum Payload
970 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
35 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft
