The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 T2 (16 - 17) vs. Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo ecoFlex (11 - 14)
€ 23,800

€ 21,800

€ 23,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Volvo V40 T2 is 3.8 inches shorter, 0.7 inches wider and 2.7 inches lower than the Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop.
Volvo V40 T2
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
55.9
73.1
80.4
58.6
72.4
79.5
73.1 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 T2
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
3408 lb
Curb Weight
3168 lb
4332 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4299 lb

Weight Difference:
240 lb
7.04 %

General
Volvo V40 T2
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
M
Generation
P-J
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo V40 T2
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
B4204T38
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
118 hp
at 4200 rpm
Volvo V40 T2
120 hp
118 hp
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
162 lb‑ft
at 1100 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1850 rpm
Volvo V40 T2
162 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
Performance
Volvo V40 T2
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
118 mph
Maximum Speed
119 mph
9.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
446 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 T2
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
▶ REPLAY
28.4 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.85 lb/hp
Volvo V40 T2
28.4 lb/hp
26.85 lb/hp
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 T2
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
38 mpg
Volvo V40 T2
43 mpg
38 mpg
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
32 mpg
city
29 mpg
52 mpg
highway
47 mpg
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
700 mi
Range
561 mi
Volvo V40 T2
700 mi
561 mi
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
Environmental Impact
104.1 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 T2
104.1 kWh
117.5 kWh
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
233 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 T2
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
924 lb
Maximum Payload
1131 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft









29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35 cu ft