The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Astra OPC (12 - 18) vs. Chevrolet Volt (11 - 14)
€ 36,000
€ 45,500
€ 36,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 45,500
ⓘ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 OPC is 1.3 inches shorter, 2.1 inches wider and 1.7 inches taller than the Chevrolet Volt.
Opel Astra OPC
Chevrolet Volt
58.3
72.4
79.5
56.7
70.4
78.2
72.4 in
Width
70.4 in
79.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.2 in
58.3 in
Height
56.7 in
106.1
175.8
105.7
177.1
175.8 in
Length
177.1 in
106.1 in
Wheelbase
105.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Opel Astra OPC
Chevrolet Volt
3417 lb
Curb Weight
3818 lb
4508 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4707 lb
Weight Difference:
401 lb
10.5 %
General
Opel Astra OPC
Chevrolet Volt
P-J
Generation
D1JCI
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Electricity

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Engine
Opel Astra OPC
Chevrolet Volt
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
276 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Opel Astra OPC
276 hp
148 hp
Chevrolet Volt
295 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
273 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Opel Astra OPC
295 lb‑ft
273 lb‑ft
Chevrolet Volt
Performance
Opel Astra OPC
Chevrolet Volt
155 mph
Maximum Speed
100 mph
6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
272 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Astra OPC
62 mph
62
mph
mph
410 ft
0.000 sec
Chevrolet Volt
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12.38 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.8 lb/hp
Opel Astra OPC
12.38 lb/hp
25.8 lb/hp
Chevrolet Volt
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Astra OPC
Chevrolet Volt
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined ✽ per 100 miles
22 kWh✽
( 153 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gasoline equivalent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy consumption of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
Opel Astra OPC
29 mpg
153 MPGe
Chevrolet Volt
22 mpg
city
No data
36 mpg
highway
No data
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16 kWh
429 mi
Range
74 mi
Opel Astra OPC
429 mi
74 mi
Chevrolet Volt
Environmental Impact
153.5 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).
43.9 kWh
Opel Astra OPC
153.5 kWh
43.9 kWh
Chevrolet Volt
Euro 5 / Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 5
304 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
43 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Astra OPC
Chevrolet Volt
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
4
1091 lb
Maximum Payload
888 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft







33 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
28.5 cu ft






















