The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI Automatic (11 - 14) vs. Volvo V40 D4 ECO Geartronic (14 - 15)
€ 26,700

€ 31,800

€ 26,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI 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 D4 ECO.
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI
Volvo V40 D4 ECO
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 2.0 CDTI
Volvo V40 D4 ECO
3417 lb
Curb Weight
3560 lb
4497 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4464 lb

Weight Difference:
143 lb
4.02 %

General
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI
Volvo V40 D4 ECO
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
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI
Volvo V40 D4 ECO
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Code
D4204T14
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
163 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 4250 rpm
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI
163 hp
187 hp
Volvo V40 D4 ECO
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI
258 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 D4 ECO
Performance
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI
Volvo V40 D4 ECO
129 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
9.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec

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

Volvo V40 D4 ECO
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20.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.04 lb/hp
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI
20.96 lb/hp
19.04 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D4 ECO
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI
Volvo V40 D4 ECO
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
59 mpg
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI
41 mpg
59 mpg
Volvo V40 D4 ECO
30 mpg
city
48 mpg
52 mpg
highway
67 mpg
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
610 mi
Range
963 mi
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI
610 mi
963 mi
Volvo V40 D4 ECO
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).
82.2 kWh
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI
117.3 kWh
82.2 kWh
Volvo V40 D4 ECO
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
243 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
171 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI
Volvo V40 D4 ECO
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1080 lb
Maximum Payload
904 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft









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