The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 D4 (12 - 14) vs. Opel Astra GTC 1.4 (12 - 14)
€ 29,000

€ 19,500

€ 29,000
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 D4 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.
Volvo V40 D4
Opel Astra GTC 1.4
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 D4
Opel Astra GTC 1.4
3459 lb
Curb Weight
3104 lb
4453 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4057 lb

Weight Difference:
355 lb
10.26 %

General
Volvo V40 D4
Opel Astra GTC 1.4
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 D4
Opel Astra GTC 1.4
Straight-five diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
D5204T4
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
175 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
99 hp
at 6000 rpm
Volvo V40 D4
175 hp
99 hp
Opel Astra GTC 1.4
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
96 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Volvo V40 D4
295 lb‑ft
96 lb‑ft
Opel Astra GTC 1.4
Performance
Volvo V40 D4
Opel Astra GTC 1.4
137 mph
Maximum Speed
111 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
14.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 D4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
659 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra GTC 1.4
▶ REPLAY
19.77 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
31.35 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D4
19.77 lb/hp
31.35 lb/hp
Opel Astra GTC 1.4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 D4
Opel Astra GTC 1.4
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
39 mpg
Volvo V40 D4
55 mpg
39 mpg
Opel Astra GTC 1.4
44 mpg
city
30 mpg
62 mpg
highway
45 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
867 mi
Range
570 mi
Volvo V40 D4
867 mi
570 mi
Opel Astra GTC 1.4
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).
115.6 kWh
Volvo V40 D4
88.5 kWh
115.6 kWh
Opel Astra GTC 1.4
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
232 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 D4
Opel Astra GTC 1.4
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
994 lb
Maximum Payload
952 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft









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