The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Astra 1.4 ecoFlex (12 - 13) vs. Volvo V40 D2 (12 - 15)
€ 18,100

€ 25,500

€ 18,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Opel Astra 1.4 ecoFlex Start&Stop is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 2 inches longer, 1.2 inches wider and 3.5 inches taller than the Volvo V40 D2.
Opel Astra 1.4 ecoFlex Start&Stop
Volvo V40 D2
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 Start&Stop
Volvo V40 D2
3027 lb
Curb Weight
3243 lb
4178 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4167 lb

Weight Difference:
216 lb
6.66 %

General
Opel Astra 1.4 ecoFlex Start&Stop
Volvo V40 D2
P-J
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Opel Astra 1.4 ecoFlex Start&Stop
Volvo V40 D2
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
D4162T
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
99 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 3600 rpm
Opel Astra 1.4 ecoFlex Start&Stop
99 hp
113 hp
Volvo V40 D2
96 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Opel Astra 1.4 ecoFlex Start&Stop
96 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 D2
Performance
Opel Astra 1.4 ecoFlex Start&Stop
Volvo V40 D2
111 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
13.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
633 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.4 ecoFlex Start&Stop
62 mph
62
mph
mph
541 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 D2
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30.58 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.7 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.4 ecoFlex Start&Stop
30.58 lb/hp
28.7 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D2
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Astra 1.4 ecoFlex Start&Stop
Volvo V40 D2
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
64 mpg
Opel Astra 1.4 ecoFlex Start&Stop
44 mpg
64 mpg
Volvo V40 D2
35 mpg
city
57 mpg
52 mpg
highway
69 mpg
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
657 mi
Range
873 mi
Opel Astra 1.4 ecoFlex Start&Stop
657 mi
873 mi
Volvo V40 D2
Environmental Impact
100.4 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).
76.1 kWh
Opel Astra 1.4 ecoFlex Start&Stop
100.4 kWh
76.1 kWh
Volvo V40 D2
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
154 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Astra 1.4 ecoFlex Start&Stop
Volvo V40 D2
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1151 lb
Maximum Payload
924 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft









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