The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo Edition (11 - 13) vs. Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 (14 - 16)
€ 23,300

€ 31,400

€ 23,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 3.8 inches longer, 2.2 inches wider and 1.2 inches taller than the Volvo V40 Cross Country D4.
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4
58.6
72.4
79.5
57.4
70.2
80.4
72.4 in
Width
70.2 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 D4
3071 lb
Curb Weight
3516 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4409 lb

Weight Difference:
445 lb
12.66 %

General
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4
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 manual transmission
Engine
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
Volvo V40 Cross Country 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
178 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 4250 rpm
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
178 hp
187 hp
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4
170 lb‑ft
at 2200 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
170 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4
Performance
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4
137 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec

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

Volvo V40 Cross Country D4
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17.25 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.8 lb/hp
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
17.25 lb/hp
18.8 lb/hp
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
59 mpg
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
33 mpg
59 mpg
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4
25 mpg
city
53 mpg
40 mpg
highway
62 mpg
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
483 mi
Range
932 mi
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
483 mi
932 mi
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4
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).
82.2 kWh
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
136.5 kWh
82.2 kWh
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4
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 D4
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1008 lb
Maximum Payload
893 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft









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