The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo V40 T4 (12 - 15) vs. Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI Automatic (11 - 14)

€ 27,300
Volvo V40 T4 (12 - 15) Volvo V40 T4
€ 26,700
 Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI Automatic (11 - 14) Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI
€ 27,300
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 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 2.0 CDTI.
Volvo V40 T4
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI
1420
Blueprint Volvo V40 T4 (12 - 15)
1783
2041
1489
Blueprint Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI Automatic (11 - 14)
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 2.0 CDTI Automatic (11 - 14)
2695
4466
4369 mm
Length
4466 mm
2647 mm
Wheelbase
2695 mm

Vehicle Weight

Volvo V40 T4
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI
1470 kg
Kerb Weight
1550 kg
1910 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
2040 kg
Volvo V40 T4 (12 - 15)
Weight Difference:
80 kg
5.16 %
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI Automatic (11 - 14)

General

Volvo V40 T4
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI
M
Generation
P-J
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Volvo V40 T4
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
B4164T
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1596 CC
Engine Capacity
1956 CC
178 bhp
at 5700 rpm
Power
163 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Volvo V40 T4
178 bhp
163 bhp
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI
240 NM
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
350 NM
at 1750 rpm
Volvo V40 T4
240 NM
350 NM
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI

Performance

Volvo V40 T4
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI
140 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
7.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

107 m
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 T4

62 mph 62
mph

128 m
0.000 sec

Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI

▶ REPLAY
8.26 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.51 kg/bhp
Volvo V40 T4
8.26 kg/bhp
9.51 kg/bhp
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo V40 T4
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI
Fuel Economy
51 mpg
combined
50 mpg
Volvo V40 T4
51 mpg
50 mpg
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI
40 mpg
city
36 mpg
60 mpg
motorway
63 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
62 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
56 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
700 mi
Range
610 mi
Volvo V40 T4
700 mi
610 mi
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI
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).
117.3 kWh
Volvo V40 T4
104.1 kWh
117.3 kWh
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
129 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
151 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Volvo V40 T4
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
440 kg
Maximum Payload
490 kg
335 L
Boot Capacity
370 L
1032 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1235 L