The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 T4 Powershift (12 - 15) vs. Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo Automatic (14 - 18)
€ 29,100
€ 24,200
€ 29,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,200
ⓘ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 3.8 inches shorter, 2.2 inches narrower and 2.7 inches lower than the Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo.
Volvo V40 T4
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
55.9
70.2
80.4
58.6
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
104.2
172
106.1
175.8
172 in
Length
175.8 in
104.2 in
Wheelbase
106.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo V40 T4
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
3325 lb
Curb Weight
3168 lb
4277 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4277 lb
Weight Difference:
157 lb
4.72 %
General
Volvo V40 T4
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
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 dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Volvo V40 T4
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
B4164T
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
178 hp
at 5700 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4900 rpm
Volvo V40 T4
178 hp
138 hp
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
177 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1850 rpm
Volvo V40 T4
177 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
Performance
Volvo V40 T4
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
140 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 T4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
469 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
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18.68 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.96 lb/hp
Volvo V40 T4
18.68 lb/hp
22.96 lb/hp
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 T4
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Volvo V40 T4
39 mpg
35 mpg
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
30 mpg
city
26 mpg
46 mpg
highway
43 mpg
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
631 mi
Range
512 mi
Volvo V40 T4
631 mi
512 mi
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
Environmental Impact
115.6 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).
128.7 kWh
Volvo V40 T4
115.6 kWh
128.7 kWh
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5 / Euro 6
230 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 T4
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
952 lb
Maximum Payload
1109 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35 cu ft
