The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex (13 - 15) vs. Volvo V40 D4 (14 - 15)
€ 24,000

€ 29,900

€ 24,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,900
ⓘ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 D4.
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
Volvo V40 D4
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 D4
3314 lb
Curb Weight
3479 lb
4387 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4420 lb

Weight Difference:
165 lb
4.74 %

General
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
Volvo V40 D4
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 D4
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Code
D4204T14
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
168 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 4250 rpm
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
168 hp
187 hp
Volvo V40 D4
192 lb‑ft
at 1650 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
192 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 D4
Performance
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
Volvo V40 D4
136 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.4 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
338 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 D4
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19.73 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.6 lb/hp
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
19.73 lb/hp
18.6 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
Volvo V40 D4
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
62 mpg
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
39 mpg
62 mpg
Volvo V40 D4
30 mpg
city
56 mpg
46 mpg
highway
65 mpg
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
570 mi
Range
1014 mi
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
570 mi
1014 mi
Volvo V40 D4
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).
78.2 kWh
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
115.6 kWh
78.2 kWh
Volvo V40 D4
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
230 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
Volvo V40 D4
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1074 lb
Maximum Payload
941 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft









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