The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI Automatic (11 - 14) vs. Volvo V40 D2 Geartronic (16 - 17)
€ 26,700

€ 28,000

€ 26,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,000
ⓘ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 2.0 CDTI is 3.8 inches longer, 0.7 inches narrower and 2.7 inches taller than the Volvo V40 D2.
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI
Volvo V40 D2
58.6
72.4
79.5
55.9
73.1
80.4
72.4 in
Width
73.1 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 2.0 CDTI
Volvo V40 D2
3417 lb
Curb Weight
3477 lb
4497 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4398 lb

Weight Difference:
60 lb
1.73 %

General
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI
Volvo V40 D2
P-J
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI
Volvo V40 D2
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
D4204T8
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
163 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
118 hp
at 3750 rpm
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI
163 hp
118 hp
Volvo V40 D2
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI
258 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 D2
Performance
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI
Volvo V40 D2
129 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
9.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 D2
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20.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.47 lb/hp
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI
20.96 lb/hp
29.47 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D2
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI
Volvo V40 D2
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
62 mpg
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI
41 mpg
62 mpg
Volvo V40 D2
30 mpg
city
53 mpg
52 mpg
highway
67 mpg
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
610 mi
Range
1014 mi
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI
610 mi
1014 mi
Volvo V40 D2
Environmental Impact
117.3 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 2.0 CDTI
117.3 kWh
78.2 kWh
Volvo V40 D2
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
243 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
163 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI
Volvo V40 D2
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1080 lb
Maximum Payload
922 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft









35 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft