The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC (15 - 17) vs. Volvo V40 T4 Powershift (12 - 15)
€ 17,300
€ 29,100
€ 17,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. Both cars are the same length, but the Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC is an inch wider and 2.6 inches taller.
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC
Volvo V40 T4
58.5
71.2
80.4
55.9
70.2
80.4
71.2 in
Width
70.2 in
80.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.4 in
58.5 in
Height
55.9 in
104.8
172
104.2
172
172 in
Length
172 in
104.8 in
Wheelbase
104.2 in
Vehicle Weight
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC
Volvo V40 T4
2743 lb
Curb Weight
3325 lb
3880 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4277 lb
Weight Difference:
582 lb
17.51 %
General
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC
Volvo V40 T4
B-K
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 dual clutch transmission
Engine
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC
Volvo V40 T4
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
B4164T
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
178 hp
at 5700 rpm
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC
99 hp
178 hp
Volvo V40 T4
96 lb‑ft
at 4400 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC
96 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 T4
Performance
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC
Volvo V40 T4
115 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
13.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
610 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 T4
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27.71 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.68 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC
27.71 lb/hp
18.68 lb/hp
Volvo V40 T4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC
Volvo V40 T4
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
39 mpg
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC
43 mpg
39 mpg
Volvo V40 T4
31 mpg
city
30 mpg
53 mpg
highway
46 mpg
12.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
542 mi
Range
631 mi
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC
542 mi
631 mi
Volvo V40 T4
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).
115.6 kWh
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC
104.1 kWh
115.6 kWh
Volvo V40 T4
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
206 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
230 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC
Volvo V40 T4
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1138 lb
Maximum Payload
952 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
34.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft
