The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 D3 (15 - 16) vs. Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Diesel (17 - 18)
€ 27,400

€ 25,100

€ 27,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,100
ⓘ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 1.6 Diesel Start&Stop.
Volvo V40 D3
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Diesel 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 D3
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Diesel Start&Stop
3441 lb
Curb Weight
3347 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4431 lb

Weight Difference:
95 lb
2.76 %

General
Volvo V40 D3
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Diesel Start&Stop
M
Generation
P-J
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo V40 D3
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Diesel Start&Stop
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
D5204T6
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
148 hp
at 3750 rpm
Power
134 hp
at 3500 rpm
Volvo V40 D3
148 hp
134 hp
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Diesel Start&Stop
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Volvo V40 D3
236 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Diesel Start&Stop
Performance
Volvo V40 D3
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Diesel Start&Stop
130 mph
Maximum Speed
123 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 D3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Diesel Start&Stop
▶ REPLAY
23.25 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.98 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D3
23.25 lb/hp
24.98 lb/hp
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Diesel Start&Stop
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 D3
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Diesel Start&Stop
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
55 mpg
Volvo V40 D3
62 mpg
55 mpg
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Diesel Start&Stop
53 mpg
city
47 mpg
67 mpg
highway
59 mpg
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
1014 mi
Range
809 mi
Volvo V40 D3
1014 mi
809 mi
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Diesel Start&Stop
Environmental Impact
78.2 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).
88.5 kWh
Volvo V40 D3
78.2 kWh
88.5 kWh
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Diesel Start&Stop
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
185 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 D3
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Diesel Start&Stop
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
924 lb
Maximum Payload
1085 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft









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