The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2 Geartronic (15 - 16) vs. Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI Automatic (11 - 14)
€ 29,200

€ 26,700

€ 29,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Volvo V40 Cross Country D2 is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 3.8 inches shorter, 2.2 inches narrower and 1.2 inches lower than the Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI.
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI
57.4
70.2
80.4
58.6
72.4
79.5
70.2 in
Width
72.4 in
80.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.5 in
57.4 in
Height
58.6 in
104.2
172
106.1
175.8
172 in
Length
175.8 in
104.2 in
Wheelbase
106.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI
3510 lb
Curb Weight
3417 lb
4398 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4497 lb

Weight Difference:
93 lb
2.65 %

General
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI
M
Generation
P-J
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
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
D4204T8
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
118 hp
at 3750 rpm
Power
163 hp
at 4000 rpm
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
118 hp
163 hp
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI
207 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
207 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI
Performance
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI
118 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
10.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI
▶ REPLAY
29.75 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.96 lb/hp
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
29.75 lb/hp
20.96 lb/hp
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI
Fuel Economy
60 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
60 mpg
41 mpg
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI
52 mpg
city
30 mpg
65 mpg
highway
52 mpg
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
988 mi
Range
610 mi
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
988 mi
610 mi
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI
Environmental Impact
80.3 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).
117.3 kWh
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
80.3 kWh
117.3 kWh
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
163 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
243 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
888 lb
Maximum Payload
1080 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft









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