The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 D4 ECO (14 - 15) vs. Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo (14 - 18)
€ 29,900
€ 22,200
€ 29,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Volvo V40 D4 ECO 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 Turbo.
Volvo V40 D4 ECO
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 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 ECO
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
3479 lb
Curb Weight
3168 lb
4420 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4277 lb
Weight Difference:
311 lb
8.94 %
General
Volvo V40 D4 ECO
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo V40 D4 ECO
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
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
138 hp
at 4900 rpm
Volvo V40 D4 ECO
187 hp
138 hp
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1850 rpm
Volvo V40 D4 ECO
295 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
Performance
Volvo V40 D4 ECO
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
118 mph
Maximum Speed
125 mph
7.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
341 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 D4 ECO
62 mph
62
mph
mph
443 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
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18.6 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.96 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D4 ECO
18.6 lb/hp
22.96 lb/hp
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 D4 ECO
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
Fuel Economy
71 mpg
combined
38 mpg
Volvo V40 D4 ECO
71 mpg
38 mpg
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
62 mpg
city
29 mpg
78 mpg
highway
45 mpg
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
1168 mi
Range
561 mi
Volvo V40 D4 ECO
1168 mi
561 mi
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
Environmental Impact
67.9 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).
117.5 kWh
Volvo V40 D4 ECO
67.9 kWh
117.5 kWh
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5 / Euro 6
137 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
235 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 D4 ECO
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
941 lb
Maximum Payload
1109 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35 cu ft
