The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Astra 1.3 CDTI (12 - 13) vs. Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 AWD Geartronic (13 - 14)
€ 20,300

€ 36,500

€ 20,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Opel Astra 1.3 CDTI is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 1.9 inches longer, 1.2 inches wider and 2 inches taller than the Volvo V40 Cross Country T5.
Opel Astra 1.3 CDTI
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
59.4
71.4
79.3
57.4
70.2
80.4
71.4 in
Width
70.2 in
79.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.4 in
59.4 in
Height
57.4 in
105.7
174
104.2
172
174 in
Length
172 in
105.7 in
Wheelbase
104.2 in
Vehicle Weight
Opel Astra 1.3 CDTI
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
3071 lb
Curb Weight
3600 lb
4321 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4564 lb

Weight Difference:
529 lb
14.69 %

General
Opel Astra 1.3 CDTI
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
P-J
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Opel Astra 1.3 CDTI
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-five gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
B5254T12
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
94 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
251 hp
at 6000 rpm
Opel Astra 1.3 CDTI
94 hp
251 hp
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
140 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
266 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Opel Astra 1.3 CDTI
140 lb‑ft
266 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
Performance
Opel Astra 1.3 CDTI
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
109 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
14.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
659 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.3 CDTI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
292 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
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32.67 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.34 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.3 CDTI
32.67 lb/hp
14.34 lb/hp
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Astra 1.3 CDTI
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
Fuel Economy
57 mpg
combined
28 mpg
Opel Astra 1.3 CDTI
57 mpg
28 mpg
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
45 mpg
city
20 mpg
67 mpg
highway
37 mpg
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.1 gal
849 mi
Range
427 mi
Opel Astra 1.3 CDTI
849 mi
427 mi
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
Environmental Impact
84.3 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).
157.2 kWh
Opel Astra 1.3 CDTI
84.3 kWh
157.2 kWh
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
312 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Astra 1.3 CDTI
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1250 lb
Maximum Payload
963 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft









35 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft