The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo V40 D4 ECO Geartronic (14 - 15) vs. Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo Automatic (14 - 18)

€ 31,800
Volvo V40 D4 ECO Geartronic (14 - 15) Volvo V40 D4 ECO
€ 25,600
 Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo Automatic (14 - 18) Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo
€ 31,800
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 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 1.6 DI Turbo.
Volvo V40 D4 ECO
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo
55.9
Blueprint Volvo V40 D4 ECO Geartronic (14 - 15)
70.2
80.4
58.6
Blueprint Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo Automatic (14 - 18)
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 Geartronic (14 - 15)
104.2
172
Blueprint Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo Automatic (14 - 18)
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 1.6 DI Turbo
3560 lb
Curb Weight
3314 lb
4464 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4387 lb
Volvo V40 D4 ECO Geartronic (14 - 15)
Weight Difference:
247 lb
6.94 %
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo Automatic (14 - 18)

General

Volvo V40 D4 ECO
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
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Volvo V40 D4 ECO
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI 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
1.6 L / 78 cu in
187 hp
at 4250 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 6000 rpm
Volvo V40 D4 ECO
187 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 ECO
295 lb‑ft
192 lb‑ft
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo

Performance

Volvo V40 D4 ECO
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo
143 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
7.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

328 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 D4 ECO

62 mph 62
mph

420 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo

▶ REPLAY
19.04 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.73 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D4 ECO
19.04 lb/hp
19.73 lb/hp
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo V40 D4 ECO
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo
Fuel Economy
59 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Volvo V40 D4 ECO
59 mpg
35 mpg
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo
48 mpg
city
27 mpg
67 mpg
highway
43 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
963 mi
Range
519 mi
Volvo V40 D4 ECO
963 mi
519 mi
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo
Environmental Impact
82.2 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).
127 kWh
Volvo V40 D4 ECO
82.2 kWh
127 kWh
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5 / Euro 6
171 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
254 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Volvo V40 D4 ECO
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
904 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