The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Astra 1.4 ecoFlex (09 - 12) vs. Volvo V40 T2 (13 - 15)
€ 16,800

€ 23,100

€ 16,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Opel Astra 1.4 ecoFlex is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 2 inches longer, 1.2 inches wider and 3.5 inches taller than the Volvo V40 T2.
Opel Astra 1.4 ecoFlex
Volvo V40 T2
59.4
71.4
79.3
55.9
70.2
80.4
71.4 in
Width
70.2 in
79.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.4 in
59.4 in
Height
55.9 in
105.7
174
104.2
172
174 in
Length
172 in
105.7 in
Wheelbase
104.2 in
Vehicle Weight
Opel Astra 1.4 ecoFlex
Volvo V40 T2
3027 lb
Curb Weight
3225 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4211 lb

Weight Difference:
198 lb
6.14 %

General
Opel Astra 1.4 ecoFlex
Volvo V40 T2
P-J
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Opel Astra 1.4 ecoFlex
Volvo V40 T2
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
B4164T4
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
86 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
118 hp
at 4500 rpm
Opel Astra 1.4 ecoFlex
86 hp
118 hp
Volvo V40 T2
96 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Opel Astra 1.4 ecoFlex
96 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 T2
Performance
Opel Astra 1.4 ecoFlex
Volvo V40 T2
104 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
15.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
689 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.4 ecoFlex
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 T2
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35.2 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.33 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.4 ecoFlex
35.2 lb/hp
27.33 lb/hp
Volvo V40 T2
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Astra 1.4 ecoFlex
Volvo V40 T2
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Opel Astra 1.4 ecoFlex
43 mpg
44 mpg
Volvo V40 T2
33 mpg
city
35 mpg
52 mpg
highway
52 mpg
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
633 mi
Range
727 mi
Opel Astra 1.4 ecoFlex
633 mi
727 mi
Volvo V40 T2
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).
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).
100.4 kWh
Opel Astra 1.4 ecoFlex
104.1 kWh
100.4 kWh
Volvo V40 T2
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Astra 1.4 ecoFlex
Volvo V40 T2
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1096 lb
Maximum Payload
985 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft









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