The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4 AWD Geartronic (15 - 16) vs. Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI Automatic (11 - 14)
€ 33,500

€ 26,700

€ 33,500
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 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 2.0 CDTI.
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
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 T4
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI
3622 lb
Curb Weight
3417 lb
4530 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4497 lb

Weight Difference:
205 lb
5.66 %

General
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI
M
Generation
P-J
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

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

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
B4204T21
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
187 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
163 hp
at 4000 rpm
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
187 hp
163 hp
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
236 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI
Performance
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI
130 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
7.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
338 ft
0.000 sec

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

Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI
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19.37 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.96 lb/hp
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
19.37 lb/hp
20.96 lb/hp
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
37 mpg
41 mpg
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI
28 mpg
city
30 mpg
45 mpg
highway
52 mpg
15.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
554 mi
Range
610 mi
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
554 mi
610 mi
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI
Environmental Impact
121.2 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).
117.3 kWh
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
121.2 kWh
117.3 kWh
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
243 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
908 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