Car comparison

Opel Astra J GTC 2.0 OPCvsVolvo V40 2.5 T5

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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Opel Astra J GTC

2.0 OPC

280 hp1998 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedHatchback2012-2018
VS

Volvo V40

2.5 T5

254 hp2497 ccGasolineFWDAutomaticTurbochargedHatchback2012-2014

Comparison overview

Use the estimates as comparison hints and verify exact figures before making decisions.

Best choices

Opel Astra J GTC 2.0 OPC

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.0 s
  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    280 hp
    209 kW
  • Highest torque
    400 Nm
    295 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,550 kg
    3,417 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    181 hp/t
    135 kW/t
    5.5 kg/hp
  • Lowest city consumption
    10.8 L/100 km
    21.8 mpg US
    26.2 mpg UK
  • Largest trunk
    380 L
  • Best overall score
    65/100
  • Best performance score
    63/100

Volvo V40 2.5 T5

  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    7.9 L/100 km
    29.8 mpg US
    35.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    6.0 L/100 km
    39.2 mpg US
    47.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    185 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    785 km
    488 mi
  • Best economy score
    86/100
  • Best practicality score
    72/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelOpelAstra J GTC2.0 OPCVolvoV402.5 T5
Power
280hp209kW
254hp189kW
Torque
400Nm295lb-ft
360Nm266lb-ft
Curb weight
1,550kg3,417lb
1,574kg3,470lb
Gross weight
1,840kg4,057lb
2,010kg4,431lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
76.8s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
78.2s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.0s
6.1s
0-200 km/h
21.0s
Calculated
21.4s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.7s
Calculated
5.8s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
8.1L/100 km29mpg US34.9mpg UK
7.9L/100 km29.8mpg US35.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
10.8L/100 km21.8mpg US26.2mpg UK
11.3L/100 km20.8mpg US25.0mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6.5L/100 km36.2mpg US43.5mpg UK
6L/100 km39.2mpg US47.1mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.1s
Calculated
14.1s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
181hp/t135kW/t82hp/1000 lb
Calculated
161hp/t120kW/t73hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
258Nm/t173lb-ft/ton
Calculated
229Nm/t153lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
691km430mi
Calculated
785km488mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,998cc122cu in
2,497cc152cu in
Length
4,466mm176in
4,369mm172in
Width
1,840mm72in
1,783mm70in
Height
1,482mm58in
1,420mm56in
Wheelbase
2,695mm106in
2,647mm104in
Front track
1,584mm62in
1,559mm61in
Rear track
1,588mm63in
1,546mm61in
Ground clearance
112mm4in
133mm5in
Trunk volume
380L
324L
Max trunk volume
1,165L
-
Doors
3
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
56L
62L
CO2 emissions
189g/km
185g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

Opel Astra J GTC 2.0 OPCVolvo V40 2.5 T5PowerTorque
  • Opel Astra J GTC 2.0 OPC: Power / Torque
  • Volvo V40 2.5 T5: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
OpelAstra J GTC2.0 OPC5,300 rpm2,500-4,500 rpm5,550 rpm
VolvoV402.5 T55,400 rpm1,800-4,200 rpm5,650 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricOpelAstra J GTC2.0 OPCVolvoV402.5 T5
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.7 s
5.8 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.0 s
6.1 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
21.0 s
21.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
6.2 s
6.2 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.3 s
9.3 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.9 s
11.9 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.1 s
14.1 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
167 km/h
104 mph
166 km/h
103 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Chart data table
VehicleValue
OpelAstra J GTC2.0 OPC
280 hp
209 kW
VolvoV402.5 T5
254 hp
189 kW

Opel Astra J GTC 2.0 OPC has 26 hp more than Volvo V40 2.5 T5.

The biggest power difference is between Volvo V40 2.5 T5 and Opel Astra J GTC 2.0 OPC: 26 hp (19 kW).

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
OpelAstra J GTC2.0 OPC
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
VolvoV402.5 T5
360 Nm
266 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
OpelAstra J GTC2.0 OPC
1,550 kg
3,417 lb
VolvoV402.5 T5
1,574 kg
3,470 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
OpelAstra J GTC2.0 OPC
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
VolvoV402.5 T5
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
OpelAstra J GTC2.0 OPC6.0 s
VolvoV402.5 T56.1 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Opel Astra J GTC 2.0 OPC and Volvo V40 2.5 T5: 0.1 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
OpelAstra J GTC2.0 OPC
8.1 L/100 km
29.0 mpg US
34.9 mpg UK
VolvoV402.5 T5
7.9 L/100 km
29.8 mpg US
35.8 mpg UK

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
OpelAstra J GTC2.0 OPC
181 hp/t
135 kW/t
5.5 kg/hp
VolvoV402.5 T5
161 hp/t
120 kW/t
6.2 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Chart data table
VehicleValue
OpelAstra J GTC2.0 OPC
691 km
430 mi
VolvoV402.5 T5
785 km
488 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
OpelAstra J GTC2.0 OPC
280 hp
209 kW
6.0 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
VolvoV402.5 T5
254 hp
189 kW
6.1 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph

Most attractive quadrant

Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
OpelAstra J GTC2.0 OPC
Power
280 hp
209 kW
0-100 km/h6.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
3 doors
5 seats
Trunk
380 L
13.4 cu ft
Length
4,466 mm
175.8 in
Height
1,482 mm
58.3 in
VolvoV402.5 T5
Power
254 hp
189 kW
0-100 km/h6.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
324 L
11.4 cu ft
Length
4,369 mm
172.0 in
Height
1,420 mm
55.9 in

Performance vs fuel economy

Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.

Performance vs fuel economy data table
VehiclePerformance scoreFuel economy score
OpelAstra J GTC2.0 OPC
Power
280 hp
209 kW
0-100 km/h6.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
8.1 L/100 km
29.0 mpg US
34.9 mpg UK
VolvoV402.5 T5
Power
254 hp
189 kW
0-100 km/h6.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
7.9 L/100 km
29.8 mpg US
35.8 mpg UK

Opel Astra J GTC 2.0 OPC is closest to the top-right balance target for performance and fuel economy.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption

Cars closer to the lower-left corner offer a better mix of quick acceleration and low fuel consumption.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption data table
VehicleFuel consumption, L/100 km0-100 km/h, s
OpelAstra J GTC2.0 OPC
8.1 L/100 km
29.0 mpg US
34.9 mpg UK
6.0 s
VolvoV402.5 T5
7.9 L/100 km
29.8 mpg US
35.8 mpg UK
6.1 s

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption

The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption data table
VehiclePower-to-weight, hp/tFuel consumption, L/100 km
OpelAstra J GTC2.0 OPC
181 hp/t
135 kW/t
5.5 kg/hp
8.1 L/100 km
29.0 mpg US
34.9 mpg UK
VolvoV402.5 T5
161 hp/t
120 kW/t
6.2 kg/hp
7.9 L/100 km
29.8 mpg US
35.8 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleOpelAstra J GTC2.0 OPCVolvoV402.5 T5
Power
280 hp
209 kW
254 hp
189 kW
Torque
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
360 Nm
266 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.0 s
6.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,550 kg
3,417 lb
1,574 kg
3,470 lb
Fuel consumption
8.1 L/100 km
29.0 mpg US
34.9 mpg UK
7.9 L/100 km
29.8 mpg US
35.8 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
3 doors
5 seats
Trunk
380 L
13.4 cu ft
Length
4,466 mm
175.8 in
Height
1,482 mm
58.3 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
324 L
11.4 cu ft
Length
4,369 mm
172.0 in
Height
1,420 mm
55.9 in
Range score
691 km
430 mi
785 km
488 mi
CO2 score
189 g/km
185 g/km
Trunk score
380 L
13.4 cu ft
324 L
11.4 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
181 hp/t
135 kW/t
5.5 kg/hp
161 hp/t
120 kW/t
6.2 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

Estimate running costs from combined consumption, your annual distance, and the fuel price in your local currency.

Enter the fuel price in your local currency, for example €/L, $/gal, £/L or any other local currency.

LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleOpel Astra J GTC 2.0 OPCVolvo V40 2.5 T5
Consumption8.1 L/100 km29 mpg US34.9 mpg UK7.9 L/100 km29.8 mpg US35.8 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km14.17 LC100 km13.83 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi22.81 LC100 mi22.25 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,215 L321 US gal267 UK gal1,185 L313 US gal261 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,126 LC/year2,074 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Opel Astra J GTC 2.0 OPC

  • Has 26 hp more
  • Has 40 Nm more
  • Is 24 kg lighter
  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 19 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 56 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Highest CO2 emissions

Volvo V40 2.5 T5

  • Uses 0.2 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 93 km (58 mi) more estimated range
  • Emits 4 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk

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