The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 (14 - 16) vs. Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo Automatic (14 - 18)
€ 31,400

€ 25,600

€ 31,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 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 1.6 DI Turbo.
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo
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 D4
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo
3516 lb
Curb Weight
3314 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4387 lb

Weight Difference:
203 lb
5.77 %

General
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo
M
Generation
P-J
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
D4204T14
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
187 hp
at 4250 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 6000 rpm
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4
187 hp
168 hp
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
192 lb‑ft
at 1650 rpm
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4
295 lb‑ft
192 lb‑ft
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo
Performance
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo
130 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
7.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
351 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 Cross Country D4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo
▶ REPLAY
18.8 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.73 lb/hp
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4
18.8 lb/hp
19.73 lb/hp
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo
Fuel Economy
59 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4
59 mpg
35 mpg
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo
53 mpg
city
27 mpg
62 mpg
highway
43 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
932 mi
Range
519 mi
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4
932 mi
519 mi
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo
Environmental Impact
82.2 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).
127 kWh
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4
82.2 kWh
127 kWh
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5 / Euro 6
167 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
254 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
893 lb
Maximum Payload
1074 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft









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