The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4 AWD Geartronic (13 - 15) vs. Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo Automatic (14 - 18)
€ 31,900

€ 24,200

€ 31,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Volvo V40 Cross Country T4 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 1.4 Turbo.
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 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 T4
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
3583 lb
Curb Weight
3168 lb
4564 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4277 lb

Weight Difference:
414 lb
11.56 %

General
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
M
Generation
P-J
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
Straight-five gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
B5204T8
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
178 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4900 rpm
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
178 hp
138 hp
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
221 lb‑ft
at 2700 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1850 rpm
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
221 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
Performance
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
130 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
469 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
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20.13 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.96 lb/hp
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
20.13 lb/hp
22.96 lb/hp
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
29 mpg
35 mpg
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
21 mpg
city
26 mpg
37 mpg
highway
43 mpg
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
482 mi
Range
512 mi
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
482 mi
512 mi
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
Environmental Impact
151.6 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).
128.7 kWh
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
151.6 kWh
128.7 kWh
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5 / Euro 6
301 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
981 lb
Maximum Payload
1109 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft









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