The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 D2 ECO Powershift (13 - 15) vs. Opel Astra GTC 1.4 (12 - 14)
€ 27,300

€ 19,500

€ 27,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,500
ⓘ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 9.7 cm shorter, 5.7 cm narrower and 6.9 cm lower than the Opel Astra GTC 1.4.
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
Opel Astra GTC 1.4
1420
1783
2041
1489
1840
2020
1783 mm
Width
1840 mm
2041 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2020 mm
1420 mm
Height
1489 mm
2647
4369
2695
4466
4369 mm
Length
4466 mm
2647 mm
Wheelbase
2695 mm
Vehicle Weight
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
Opel Astra GTC 1.4
1526 kg
Kerb Weight
1408 kg
1940 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1840 kg

Weight Difference:
118 kg
7.73 %

General
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
Opel Astra GTC 1.4
M
Generation
P-J
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
Opel Astra GTC 1.4
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
D4162T
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1560 CC
Engine Capacity
1398 CC
113 bhp
at 3600 rpm
Power
99 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
113 bhp
99 bhp
Opel Astra GTC 1.4
270 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
130 NM
at 4000 rpm
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
270 NM
130 NM
Opel Astra GTC 1.4
Performance
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
Opel Astra GTC 1.4
118 mph
Maximum Speed
111 mph
12.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
14.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
168 m
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 D2 ECO
62 mph
62
mph
mph
201 m
0.000 sec

Opel Astra GTC 1.4
▶ REPLAY
13.5 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.22 kg/bhp
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
13.5 kg/bhp
14.22 kg/bhp
Opel Astra GTC 1.4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
Opel Astra GTC 1.4
Fuel Economy
72 mpg
combined
46 mpg
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
72 mpg
46 mpg
Opel Astra GTC 1.4
64 mpg
city
36 mpg
78 mpg
motorway
54 mpg
52 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
56 L
828 mi
Range
570 mi
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
828 mi
570 mi
Opel Astra GTC 1.4
Environmental Impact
80.3 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).
115.6 kWh
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
80.3 kWh
115.6 kWh
Opel Astra GTC 1.4
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
102 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
144 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
Opel Astra GTC 1.4
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
414 kg
Maximum Payload
432 kg
335 L
Boot Capacity
370 L









1032 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1235 L