The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo Edition (11 - 13) vs. Volvo V40 D3 (15 - 16)
€ 23,300
€ 27,400
€ 23,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,400
ⓘ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 considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 3.8 inches longer, 2.2 inches wider and 2.7 inches taller than the Volvo V40 D3.
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
Volvo V40 D3
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 Turbo
Volvo V40 D3
3071 lb
Curb Weight
3441 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4365 lb
Weight Difference:
370 lb
10.75 %
General
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
Volvo V40 D3
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 D3
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
D5204T6
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
178 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3750 rpm
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
178 hp
148 hp
Volvo V40 D3
170 lb‑ft
at 2200 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
170 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 D3
Performance
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
Volvo V40 D3
137 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 D3
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17.25 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.25 lb/hp
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
17.25 lb/hp
23.25 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
Volvo V40 D3
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
62 mpg
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
33 mpg
62 mpg
Volvo V40 D3
25 mpg
city
53 mpg
40 mpg
highway
67 mpg
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
483 mi
Range
1014 mi
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
483 mi
1014 mi
Volvo V40 D3
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).
78.2 kWh
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
136.5 kWh
78.2 kWh
Volvo V40 D3
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
270 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
Volvo V40 D3
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1008 lb
Maximum Payload
924 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
35 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft
