The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo Edition (11 - 13) vs. Volvo V40 D2 ECO (16 - 18)
€ 23,300

€ 26,200

€ 23,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,200
ⓘ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 9.6 cm longer, 1.7 cm narrower and 6.9 cm taller than the Volvo V40 D2 ECO.
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
1489
1840
2020
1420
1857
2041
1840 mm
Width
1857 mm
2020 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2041 mm
1489 mm
Height
1420 mm
2695
4466
2647
4370
4466 mm
Length
4370 mm
2695 mm
Wheelbase
2647 mm
Vehicle Weight
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
1393 kg
Kerb Weight
1532 kg
1850 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1920 kg

Weight Difference:
139 kg
9.07 %

General
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
P-J
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
D4204T8
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1598 CC
Engine Capacity
1969 CC
178 bhp
at 5500 rpm
Power
118 bhp
at 3750 rpm
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
178 bhp
118 bhp
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
230 NM
at 2200 rpm
Max. Torque
280 NM
at 1500 rpm
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
230 NM
280 NM
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
Performance
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
137 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
115 m
0.000 sec

Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
62 mph
62
mph
mph
149 m
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 D2 ECO
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7.83 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.98 kg/bhp
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
7.83 kg/bhp
12.98 kg/bhp
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
83 mpg
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
39 mpg
83 mpg
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
30 mpg
city
76 mpg
48 mpg
motorway
88 mpg
56 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
62 L
483 mi
Range
1133 mi
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
483 mi
1133 mi
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
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).
70 kWh
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
136.5 kWh
70 kWh
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
168 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
89 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
457 kg
Maximum Payload
388 kg
370 L
Boot Capacity
335 L









1235 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1032 L