The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 D4 (14 - 15) vs. Opel Astra GTC 1.4 (12 - 14)
€ 29,900
€ 19,500
€ 29,900
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
3479 lb
Curb Weight
3104 lb
4420 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4057 lb
Weight Difference:
375 lb
10.78 %
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-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
D4204T14
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
187 hp
at 4250 rpm
Power
99 hp
at 6000 rpm
Volvo V40 D4
187 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
143 mph
Maximum Speed
111 mph
7.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
14.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
338 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 D4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
659 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Astra GTC 1.4
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18.6 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
31.35 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D4
18.6 lb/hp
31.35 lb/hp
Opel Astra GTC 1.4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 D4
Opel Astra GTC 1.4
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
39 mpg
Volvo V40 D4
62 mpg
39 mpg
Opel Astra GTC 1.4
56 mpg
city
30 mpg
65 mpg
highway
45 mpg
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
1014 mi
Range
570 mi
Volvo V40 D4
1014 mi
570 mi
Opel Astra GTC 1.4
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).
115.6 kWh
Volvo V40 D4
78.2 kWh
115.6 kWh
Opel Astra GTC 1.4
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
159 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
941 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
