The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex (13 - 15) vs. Volvo V40 D3 (12 - 15)
€ 24,000

€ 27,000

€ 24,000
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 DI Turbo 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 DI Turbo 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 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
Volvo V40 D3
3314 lb
Curb Weight
3459 lb
4387 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4453 lb

Weight Difference:
146 lb
4.22 %

General
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
Volvo V40 D3
P-J
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
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 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
Volvo V40 D3
Straight-four gasoline 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
168 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
168 hp
148 hp
Volvo V40 D3
192 lb‑ft
at 1650 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
192 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 D3
Performance
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
Volvo V40 D3
136 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec

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

Volvo V40 D3
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19.73 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.37 lb/hp
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
19.73 lb/hp
23.37 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
Volvo V40 D3
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
55 mpg
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
39 mpg
55 mpg
Volvo V40 D3
30 mpg
city
44 mpg
46 mpg
highway
62 mpg
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
570 mi
Range
867 mi
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
570 mi
867 mi
Volvo V40 D3
Environmental Impact
115.6 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 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
115.6 kWh
88.5 kWh
Volvo V40 D3
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
230 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
Volvo V40 D3
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1074 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