The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo Edition (11 - 13) vs. Volvo V40 T4 Powershift (12 - 15)
€ 23,300
€ 29,100
€ 23,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,100
ⓘ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 3.8 inches longer, 2.2 inches wider and 2.7 inches taller than the Volvo V40 T4.
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
Volvo V40 T4
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 T4
3071 lb
Curb Weight
3325 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4277 lb
Weight Difference:
254 lb
7.64 %
General
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
Volvo V40 T4
P-J
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
Volvo V40 T4
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
B4164T
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
178 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
178 hp
at 5700 rpm
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
178 hp
178 hp
Volvo V40 T4
170 lb‑ft
at 2200 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
170 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 T4
Performance
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
Volvo V40 T4
137 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 T4
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17.25 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.68 lb/hp
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
17.25 lb/hp
18.68 lb/hp
Volvo V40 T4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
Volvo V40 T4
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
39 mpg
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
33 mpg
39 mpg
Volvo V40 T4
25 mpg
city
30 mpg
40 mpg
highway
46 mpg
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
483 mi
Range
631 mi
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
483 mi
631 mi
Volvo V40 T4
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).
115.6 kWh
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
136.5 kWh
115.6 kWh
Volvo V40 T4
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
270 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
230 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
Volvo V40 T4
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1008 lb
Maximum Payload
952 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
35 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft
