The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo V40 T5 Geartronic (16 - 18) vs. Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo Automatic (14 - 18)

€ 40,000
Volvo V40 T5 Geartronic (16 - 18) Volvo V40 T5
€ 24,200
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo Automatic (14 - 18) Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
€ 40,000
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 dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Volvo V40 T5 is 3.8 inches shorter, 0.7 inches wider and 2.7 inches lower than the Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo.
Volvo V40 T5
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
55.9
Blueprint Volvo V40 T5 Geartronic (16 - 18)
73.1
80.4
58.6
Blueprint Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo Automatic (14 - 18)
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
Blueprint Volvo V40 T5 Geartronic (16 - 18)
104.2
172
Blueprint Opel Astra GTC 1.4 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 T5
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
3488 lb
Curb Weight
3168 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4277 lb
Volvo V40 T5 Geartronic (16 - 18)
Weight Difference:
320 lb
9.18 %
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo Automatic (14 - 18)

General

Volvo V40 T5
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
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Volvo V40 T5
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
B4204T11
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
242 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4900 rpm
Volvo V40 T5
242 hp
138 hp
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1850 rpm
Volvo V40 T5
258 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo

Performance

Volvo V40 T5
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
149 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
6.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

289 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 T5

62 mph 62
mph

469 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo

 REPLAY
14.41 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.96 lb/hp
Volvo V40 T5
14.41 lb/hp
22.96 lb/hp
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo V40 T5
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Volvo V40 T5
40 mpg
35 mpg
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
30 mpg
city
26 mpg
49 mpg
highway
43 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
653 mi
Range
512 mi
Volvo V40 T5
653 mi
512 mi
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
Environmental Impact
111.8 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).
128.7 kWh
Volvo V40 T5
111.8 kWh
128.7 kWh
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5 / Euro 6
220 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
248 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Volvo V40 T5
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
922 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