The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 D2 ECO (15 - 16) vs. Opel Astra GTC 1.4 ecoFlex (11 - 14)
€ 25,900

€ 19,900

€ 25,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Volvo V40 D2 ECO is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 3.8 inches shorter, 2.2 inches narrower and 2.7 inches lower than the Opel Astra GTC 1.4 ecoFlex Start&Stop.
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 ecoFlex Start&Stop
55.9
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
55.9 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 D2 ECO
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 ecoFlex Start&Stop
3441 lb
Curb Weight
3104 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4079 lb

Weight Difference:
337 lb
9.79 %

General
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 ecoFlex Start&Stop
M
Generation
P-J
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 ecoFlex Start&Stop
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
D4204T8
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
118 hp
at 3750 rpm
Power
99 hp
at 6000 rpm
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
118 hp
99 hp
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 ecoFlex Start&Stop
207 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
96 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
207 lb‑ft
96 lb‑ft
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 ecoFlex Start&Stop
Performance
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 ecoFlex Start&Stop
118 mph
Maximum Speed
111 mph
10.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
14.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
489 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 D2 ECO
62 mph
62
mph
mph
659 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra GTC 1.4 ecoFlex Start&Stop
▶ REPLAY
29.16 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
31.35 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
29.16 lb/hp
31.35 lb/hp
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 ecoFlex Start&Stop
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 ecoFlex Start&Stop
Fuel Economy
74 mpg
combined
40 mpg
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
74 mpg
40 mpg
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 ecoFlex Start&Stop
64 mpg
city
33 mpg
81 mpg
highway
45 mpg
10.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
777 mi
Range
590 mi
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
777 mi
590 mi
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 ecoFlex Start&Stop
Environmental Impact
65.8 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).
111.8 kWh
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
65.8 kWh
111.8 kWh
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 ecoFlex Start&Stop
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
132 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 ecoFlex Start&Stop
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
924 lb
Maximum Payload
974 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft









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