The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 D3 (12 - 15) vs. Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo (14 - 18)
€ 27,000
€ 20,900
€ 27,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Volvo V40 D3 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 Turbo.
Volvo V40 D3
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
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 D3
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
3459 lb
Curb Weight
3168 lb
4453 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4277 lb
Weight Difference:
291 lb
8.41 %
General
Volvo V40 D3
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo V40 D3
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
Straight-five diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
D5204T6
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
118 hp
at 4200 rpm
Volvo V40 D3
148 hp
118 hp
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1850 rpm
Volvo V40 D3
258 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
Performance
Volvo V40 D3
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
130 mph
Maximum Speed
119 mph
9.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
436 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 D3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
492 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
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23.37 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.85 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D3
23.37 lb/hp
26.85 lb/hp
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 D3
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
38 mpg
Volvo V40 D3
55 mpg
38 mpg
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
44 mpg
city
29 mpg
62 mpg
highway
45 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
867 mi
Range
561 mi
Volvo V40 D3
867 mi
561 mi
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
Environmental Impact
88.5 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 D3
88.5 kWh
117.5 kWh
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5 / Euro 6
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
235 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 D3
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
994 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
