The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 D4 (12 - 14) vs. Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo Automatic (14 - 18)
€ 29,000
€ 25,600
€ 29,000
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 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 1.6 DI Turbo.
Volvo V40 D4
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI 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 D4
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo
3459 lb
Curb Weight
3314 lb
4453 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4387 lb
Weight Difference:
146 lb
4.22 %
General
Volvo V40 D4
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 manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Volvo V40 D4
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo
Straight-five diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
D5204T4
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
175 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 6000 rpm
Volvo V40 D4
175 hp
168 hp
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
192 lb‑ft
at 1650 rpm
Volvo V40 D4
295 lb‑ft
192 lb‑ft
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo
Performance
Volvo V40 D4
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo
137 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 D4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo
▶ REPLAY
19.77 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.73 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D4
19.77 lb/hp
19.73 lb/hp
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 D4
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Volvo V40 D4
55 mpg
35 mpg
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo
44 mpg
city
27 mpg
62 mpg
highway
43 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
867 mi
Range
519 mi
Volvo V40 D4
867 mi
519 mi
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI 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).
127 kWh
Volvo V40 D4
88.5 kWh
127 kWh
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5 / Euro 6
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
254 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 D4
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
994 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
