The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo V40 D4 ECO (14 - 15) vs. Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI Automatic (11 - 14)

€ 29,900
Volvo V40 D4 ECO (14 - 15) Volvo V40 D4 ECO
€ 26,700
 Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI Automatic (11 - 14) Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI
€ 29,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,700

ⓘ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 2.0 CDTI.
Volvo V40 D4 ECO
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI
55.9
Blueprint Volvo V40 D4 ECO (14 - 15)
70.2
80.4
58.6
Blueprint Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI Automatic (11 - 14)
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 D4 ECO (14 - 15)
104.2
172
Blueprint Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI Automatic (11 - 14)
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 2.0 CDTI
3479 lb
Curb Weight
3417 lb
4420 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4497 lb
Volvo V40 D4 ECO (14 - 15)
Weight Difference:
62 lb
1.78 %
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI Automatic (11 - 14)

General

Volvo V40 D4 ECO
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI
M
Generation
P-J
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Volvo V40 D4 ECO
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI
Straight-four diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
D4204T14
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
187 hp
at 4250 rpm
Power
163 hp
at 4000 rpm
Volvo V40 D4 ECO
187 hp
163 hp
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Volvo V40 D4 ECO
295 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI

Performance

Volvo V40 D4 ECO
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI
118 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
7.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

341 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 D4 ECO

62 mph 62
mph

420 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI

▶ REPLAY
18.6 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.96 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D4 ECO
18.6 lb/hp
20.96 lb/hp
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo V40 D4 ECO
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI
Fuel Economy
71 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Volvo V40 D4 ECO
71 mpg
41 mpg
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI
62 mpg
city
30 mpg
78 mpg
highway
52 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
1168 mi
Range
610 mi
Volvo V40 D4 ECO
1168 mi
610 mi
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI
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).
117.3 kWh
Volvo V40 D4 ECO
67.9 kWh
117.3 kWh
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
137 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
243 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Volvo V40 D4 ECO
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
941 lb
Maximum Payload
1080 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35 cu ft