The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 Cross Country T3 Geartronic (15 - 16) vs. Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI Automatic (11 - 14)
€ 28,700

€ 26,700

€ 28,700
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 T3 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 T3
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 T3
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI
3468 lb
Curb Weight
3417 lb
4354 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4497 lb

Weight Difference:
51 lb
1.47 %

General
Volvo V40 Cross Country T3
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI
M
Generation
P-J
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Volvo V40 Cross Country T3
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
B4154T4
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
150 hp
at 5700 rpm
Power
163 hp
at 4000 rpm
Volvo V40 Cross Country T3
150 hp
163 hp
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI
177 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Volvo V40 Cross Country T3
177 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI
Performance
Volvo V40 Cross Country T3
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI
130 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 Cross Country T3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI
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23.12 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.96 lb/hp
Volvo V40 Cross Country T3
23.12 lb/hp
20.96 lb/hp
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 Cross Country T3
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Volvo V40 Cross Country T3
42 mpg
41 mpg
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI
32 mpg
city
30 mpg
51 mpg
highway
52 mpg
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
688 mi
Range
610 mi
Volvo V40 Cross Country T3
688 mi
610 mi
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI
Environmental Impact
106.1 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 T3
106.1 kWh
117.3 kWh
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
211 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
243 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 Cross Country T3
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
886 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