The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo V40 T4 (12 - 15) vs. Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo Edition (11 - 13)

€ 27,300
Volvo V40 T4 (12 - 15) Volvo V40 T4
€ 23,300
 Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo Edition (11 - 13) Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
€ 27,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,300

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The Volvo V40 T4 is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 9.7 cm shorter, 5.7 cm narrower and 6.9 cm lower than the Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo.
Volvo V40 T4
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
1420
Blueprint Volvo V40 T4 (12 - 15)
1783
2041
1489
Blueprint Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo Edition (11 - 13)
1840
2020
1783 mm
Width
1840 mm
2041 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2020 mm
1420 mm
Height
1489 mm
Blueprint Volvo V40 T4 (12 - 15)
2647
4369
Blueprint Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo Edition (11 - 13)
2695
4466
4369 mm
Length
4466 mm
2647 mm
Wheelbase
2695 mm

Vehicle Weight

Volvo V40 T4
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
1470 kg
Kerb Weight
1393 kg
1910 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1850 kg
Volvo V40 T4 (12 - 15)
Weight Difference:
77 kg
5.24 %
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo Edition (11 - 13)

General

Volvo V40 T4
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
M
Generation
P-J
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Volvo V40 T4
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
B4164T
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1596 CC
Engine Capacity
1598 CC
178 bhp
at 5700 rpm
Power
178 bhp
at 5500 rpm
Volvo V40 T4
178 bhp
178 bhp
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
240 NM
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
230 NM
at 2200 rpm
Volvo V40 T4
240 NM
230 NM
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo

Performance

Volvo V40 T4
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
140 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
7.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

107 m
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 T4

62 mph 62
mph

115 m
0.000 sec

Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo

▶ REPLAY
8.26 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.83 kg/bhp
Volvo V40 T4
8.26 kg/bhp
7.83 kg/bhp
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo V40 T4
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
Fuel Economy
51 mpg
combined
39 mpg
Volvo V40 T4
51 mpg
39 mpg
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
40 mpg
city
30 mpg
60 mpg
motorway
48 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
62 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
56 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
700 mi
Range
483 mi
Volvo V40 T4
700 mi
483 mi
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
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).
136.5 kWh
Volvo V40 T4
104.1 kWh
136.5 kWh
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
129 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
168 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Volvo V40 T4
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
440 kg
Maximum Payload
457 kg
335 L
Boot Capacity
370 L
1032 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1235 L