The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Astra OPC (12 - 18) vs. Volvo V40 T4 Powershift (12 - 15)
€ 36,000

€ 29,100

€ 36,000
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 OPC is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 3.8 inches longer, 2.2 inches wider and 2.4 inches taller than the Volvo V40 T4.
Opel Astra OPC
Volvo V40 T4
58.3
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
58.3 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 OPC
Volvo V40 T4
3417 lb
Curb Weight
3325 lb
4508 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4277 lb

Weight Difference:
93 lb
2.72 %

General
Opel Astra OPC
Volvo V40 T4
P-J
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium 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 OPC
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
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
276 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
178 hp
at 5700 rpm
Opel Astra OPC
276 hp
178 hp
Volvo V40 T4
295 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Opel Astra OPC
295 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 T4
Performance
Opel Astra OPC
Volvo V40 T4
155 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
272 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra OPC
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 T4
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12.38 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.68 lb/hp
Opel Astra OPC
12.38 lb/hp
18.68 lb/hp
Volvo V40 T4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Astra OPC
Volvo V40 T4
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
39 mpg
Opel Astra OPC
29 mpg
39 mpg
Volvo V40 T4
22 mpg
city
30 mpg
36 mpg
highway
46 mpg
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
429 mi
Range
631 mi
Opel Astra OPC
429 mi
631 mi
Volvo V40 T4
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).
115.6 kWh
Opel Astra OPC
153.5 kWh
115.6 kWh
Volvo V40 T4
Euro 5 / Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 5
304 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
230 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Astra OPC
Volvo V40 T4
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1091 lb
Maximum Payload
952 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft







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