The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo Edition (11 - 13) vs. Volvo V40 D2 ECO Powershift (13 - 15)
€ 23,300

€ 27,300

€ 23,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,300
ⓘ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 considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 9.7 cm longer, 5.7 cm wider 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
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 Turbo
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
1393 kg
Kerb Weight
1526 kg
1850 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1940 kg

Weight Difference:
133 kg
8.72 %

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 dual clutch 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
D4162T
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1598 CC
Engine Capacity
1560 CC
178 bhp
at 5500 rpm
Power
113 bhp
at 3600 rpm
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
178 bhp
113 bhp
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
230 NM
at 2200 rpm
Max. Torque
270 NM
at 1750 rpm
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
230 NM
270 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
12.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
115 m
0.000 sec

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

Volvo V40 D2 ECO
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7.83 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.5 kg/bhp
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
7.83 kg/bhp
13.5 kg/bhp
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
72 mpg
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
39 mpg
72 mpg
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
30 mpg
city
64 mpg
48 mpg
motorway
78 mpg
56 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
52 L
483 mi
Range
828 mi
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
483 mi
828 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).
80.3 kWh
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
136.5 kWh
80.3 kWh
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
168 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
102 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
414 kg
370 L
Boot Capacity
335 L









1235 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1032 L