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 3.8 inches longer, 2.2 inches wider and 2.7 inches taller than the Volvo V40 T5.
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
Volvo V40 T5
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 T5
3314 lb
Curb Weight
3461 lb
4387 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4431 lb

Weight Difference:
148 lb
4.28 %

General
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
Volvo V40 T5
P-J
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
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 gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-five gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
B5254T12
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
197 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
251 hp
at 5400 rpm
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
197 hp
251 hp
Volvo V40 T5
207 lb‑ft
at 1650 rpm
Max. Torque
266 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
207 lb‑ft
266 lb‑ft
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
361 ft
0.000 sec

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

Volvo V40 T5
▶ REPLAY
16.82 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.79 lb/hp
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
16.82 lb/hp
13.79 lb/hp
Volvo V40 T5
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
Volvo V40 T5
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
30 mpg
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
36 mpg
30 mpg
Volvo V40 T5
28 mpg
city
21 mpg
43 mpg
highway
39 mpg
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
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
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
298 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
Volvo V40 T5
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1074 lb
Maximum Payload
970 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft









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