The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo Edition (11 - 13) vs. Volvo V40 Cross Country D2 Geartronic (17 - 18)
€ 23,300

€ 30,600

€ 23,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo is 3.8 inches longer, 0.7 inches narrower and 1.2 inches taller than the Volvo V40 Cross Country D2.
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
58.6
72.4
79.5
57.4
73.1
80.4
72.4 in
Width
73.1 in
79.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.4 in
58.6 in
Height
57.4 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 Turbo
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
3071 lb
Curb Weight
3510 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4398 lb

Weight Difference:
439 lb
12.51 %

General
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
P-J
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
D4204T8
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
178 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
118 hp
at 3750 rpm
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
178 hp
118 hp
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
170 lb‑ft
at 2200 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
170 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
Performance
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
137 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
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17.25 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.75 lb/hp
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
17.25 lb/hp
29.75 lb/hp
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
60 mpg
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
33 mpg
60 mpg
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
25 mpg
city
52 mpg
40 mpg
highway
65 mpg
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
483 mi
Range
988 mi
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
483 mi
988 mi
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
Environmental Impact
136.5 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).
80.3 kWh
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
136.5 kWh
80.3 kWh
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
270 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
167 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1008 lb
Maximum Payload
888 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft









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