The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex (14 - 17) vs. Volvo V40 T5 Geartronic (12 - 14)
€ 25,700

€ 33,000

€ 25,700
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 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 9.7 cm longer, 5.7 cm wider and 6.9 cm taller than the Volvo V40 T5.
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
Volvo V40 T5
1489
1840
2020
1420
1783
2041
1840 mm
Width
1783 mm
2020 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2041 mm
1489 mm
Height
1420 mm
2695
4466
2647
4369
4466 mm
Length
4369 mm
2695 mm
Wheelbase
2647 mm
Vehicle Weight
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
Volvo V40 T5
1503 kg
Kerb Weight
1570 kg
1990 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2010 kg

Weight Difference:
67 kg
4.27 %

General
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
Volvo V40 T5
P-J
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
Volvo V40 T5
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-five petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
B5254T12
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
1598 CC
Engine Capacity
2497 CC
197 bhp
at 5500 rpm
Power
251 bhp
at 5400 rpm
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
197 bhp
251 bhp
Volvo V40 T5
280 NM
at 1650 rpm
Max. Torque
360 NM
at 1800 rpm
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
280 NM
360 NM
Volvo V40 T5
Performance
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
Volvo V40 T5
143 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
110 m
0.000 sec

Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
62 mph
62
mph
mph
85 m
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 T5
▶ REPLAY
7.63 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.25 kg/bhp
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
7.63 kg/bhp
6.25 kg/bhp
Volvo V40 T5
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
Volvo V40 T5
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
43 mpg
36 mpg
Volvo V40 T5
34 mpg
city
25 mpg
51 mpg
motorway
47 mpg
56 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
62 L
527 mi
Range
488 mi
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
527 mi
488 mi
Volvo V40 T5
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).
149.7 kWh
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
125 kWh
149.7 kWh
Volvo V40 T5
Euro 5 / Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 5
154 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
185 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
Volvo V40 T5
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
487 kg
Maximum Payload
440 kg
370 L
Boot Capacity
335 L









1235 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1032 L