The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo V40 D3 Geartronic (15 - 16) vs. Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo Automatic (14 - 18)

€ 29,200
Volvo V40 D3 Geartronic (15 - 16) Volvo V40 D3
€ 25,600
 Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo Automatic (14 - 18) Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo
€ 29,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,600

ⓘ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 DI Turbo.
Volvo V40 D3
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo
55.9
Blueprint Volvo V40 D3 Geartronic (15 - 16)
70.2
80.4
58.6
Blueprint Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo Automatic (14 - 18)
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
Blueprint Volvo V40 D3 Geartronic (15 - 16)
104.2
172
Blueprint Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo Automatic (14 - 18)
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 DI Turbo
3477 lb
Curb Weight
3314 lb
4398 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4387 lb
Volvo V40 D3 Geartronic (15 - 16)
Weight Difference:
163 lb
4.69 %
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo Automatic (14 - 18)

General

Volvo V40 D3
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo
M
Generation
P-J
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Volvo V40 D3
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline 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
168 hp
at 6000 rpm
Volvo V40 D3
148 hp
168 hp
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
192 lb‑ft
at 1650 rpm
Volvo V40 D3
236 lb‑ft
192 lb‑ft
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo

Performance

Volvo V40 D3
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo
130 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

384 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 D3

62 mph 62
mph

420 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo

▶ REPLAY
23.49 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.73 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D3
23.49 lb/hp
19.73 lb/hp
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo V40 D3
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo
Fuel Economy
59 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Volvo V40 D3
59 mpg
35 mpg
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo
51 mpg
city
27 mpg
64 mpg
highway
43 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
963 mi
Range
519 mi
Volvo V40 D3
963 mi
519 mi
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo
Environmental Impact
82.2 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).
127 kWh
Volvo V40 D3
82.2 kWh
127 kWh
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5 / Euro 6
167 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
254 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Volvo V40 D3
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
922 lb
Maximum Payload
1074 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35 cu ft