The Comparative Analysis :

Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo Edition (11 - 13) vs. Volvo V40 T2 (13 - 15)

€ 23,300
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo Edition (11 - 13) Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
€ 23,100
 Volvo V40 T2 (13 - 15) Volvo V40 T2
€ 23,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,100

ⓘ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 T2.
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
Volvo V40 T2
1489
Blueprint Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo Edition (11 - 13)
1840
2020
1420
Blueprint Volvo V40 T2 (13 - 15)
1783
2041
1840 mm
Width
1783 mm
2020 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2041 mm
1489 mm
Height
1420 mm
Blueprint Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo Edition (11 - 13)
2695
4466
Blueprint Volvo V40 T2 (13 - 15)
2647
4369
4466 mm
Length
4369 mm
2695 mm
Wheelbase
2647 mm

Vehicle Weight

Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
Volvo V40 T2
1393 kg
Kerb Weight
1463 kg
1850 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1910 kg
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo Edition (11 - 13)
Weight Difference:
70 kg
4.78 %
Volvo V40 T2 (13 - 15)

General

Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
Volvo V40 T2
P-J
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
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 T2
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
B4164T4
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1598 CC
Engine Capacity
1596 CC
178 bhp
at 5500 rpm
Power
118 bhp
at 4500 rpm
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
178 bhp
118 bhp
Volvo V40 T2
230 NM
at 2200 rpm
Max. Torque
240 NM
at 1600 rpm
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
230 NM
240 NM
Volvo V40 T2

Performance

Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
Volvo V40 T2
137 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

115 m
0.000 sec

Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo

62 mph 62
mph

138 m
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 T2

▶ REPLAY
7.83 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.4 kg/bhp
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
7.83 kg/bhp
12.4 kg/bhp
Volvo V40 T2

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
Volvo V40 T2
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
53 mpg
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
39 mpg
53 mpg
Volvo V40 T2
30 mpg
city
42 mpg
48 mpg
motorway
63 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
56 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
62 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
483 mi
Range
727 mi
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
483 mi
727 mi
Volvo V40 T2
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).
100.4 kWh
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
136.5 kWh
100.4 kWh
Volvo V40 T2
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
168 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
124 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
Volvo V40 T2
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
457 kg
Maximum Payload
447 kg
370 L
Boot Capacity
335 L
1235 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1032 L