The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex (14 - 17) vs. Volvo V40 D3 (12 - 15)
€ 25,000

€ 27,000

€ 25,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Opel Astra GTC 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop 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 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
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 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
Volvo V40 D3
3347 lb
Curb Weight
3459 lb
4431 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4453 lb

Weight Difference:
112 lb
3.24 %

General
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
Volvo V40 D3
P-J
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
Volvo V40 D3
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-five diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
D5204T6
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
134 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
134 hp
148 hp
Volvo V40 D3
236 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
236 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 D3
Performance
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
Volvo V40 D3
123 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra GTC 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
62 mph
62
mph
mph
436 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 D3
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24.98 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.37 lb/hp
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
24.98 lb/hp
23.37 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
Volvo V40 D3
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
55 mpg
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
55 mpg
55 mpg
Volvo V40 D3
47 mpg
city
44 mpg
59 mpg
highway
62 mpg
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
809 mi
Range
867 mi
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
809 mi
867 mi
Volvo V40 D3
Environmental Impact
88.5 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).
88.5 kWh
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
88.5 kWh
88.5 kWh
Volvo V40 D3
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
185 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
Volvo V40 D3
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1085 lb
Maximum Payload
994 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft









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