The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex (14 - 17) vs. Volvo V40 D3 (15 - 16)
€ 25,700

€ 27,400

€ 25,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,400
ⓘ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
3441 lb
4387 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4365 lb

Weight Difference:
128 lb
3.72 %

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-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
D5204T6
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
197 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3750 rpm
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
197 hp
148 hp
Volvo V40 D3
207 lb‑ft
at 1650 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
207 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 D3
Performance
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
Volvo V40 D3
143 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
7.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec

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

Volvo V40 D3
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16.82 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.25 lb/hp
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
16.82 lb/hp
23.25 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
Volvo V40 D3
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
62 mpg
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
36 mpg
62 mpg
Volvo V40 D3
28 mpg
city
53 mpg
43 mpg
highway
67 mpg
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
527 mi
Range
1014 mi
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
527 mi
1014 mi
Volvo V40 D3
Environmental Impact
125 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
125 kWh
78.2 kWh
Volvo V40 D3
Euro 5 / Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
159 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
924 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft









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