The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 AWD Geartronic (13 - 14) vs. Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo ecoFlex (11 - 14)
€ 36,500

€ 21,800

€ 36,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 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 ecoFlex Start&Stop.
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
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 T5
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
3600 lb
Curb Weight
3168 lb
4564 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4299 lb

Weight Difference:
432 lb
12 %

General
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
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 manual transmission
Engine
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
Straight-five gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
B5254T12
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
251 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
118 hp
at 4200 rpm
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
251 hp
118 hp
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
266 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1850 rpm
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
266 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
Performance
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
130 mph
Maximum Speed
119 mph
6.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
292 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
▶ REPLAY
14.34 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.85 lb/hp
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
14.34 lb/hp
26.85 lb/hp
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
38 mpg
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
28 mpg
38 mpg
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
20 mpg
city
29 mpg
37 mpg
highway
47 mpg
15.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
427 mi
Range
561 mi
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
427 mi
561 mi
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
Environmental Impact
157.2 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).
117.5 kWh
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
157.2 kWh
117.5 kWh
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
312 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
233 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
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5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
963 lb
Maximum Payload
1131 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft









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