The Comparative Analysis :

Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo (15 - 17) vs. Volvo V40 D3 (12 - 15)

€ 22,400
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo (15 - 17) Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo
€ 27,000
 Volvo V40 D3 (12 - 15) Volvo V40 D3
€ 22,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,000

ⓘ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 DI Turbo is an inch wider and 2.6 inches taller.
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo
Volvo V40 D3
58.5
Blueprint Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo (15 - 17)
71.2
80.4
55.9
Blueprint Volvo V40 D3 (12 - 15)
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
Blueprint Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo (15 - 17)
104.8
172
Blueprint Volvo V40 D3 (12 - 15)
104.2
172
172 in
Length
172 in
104.8 in
Wheelbase
104.2 in

Vehicle Weight

Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo
Volvo V40 D3
2818 lb
Curb Weight
3459 lb
4012 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4453 lb
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo (15 - 17)
Weight Difference:
642 lb
18.56 %
Volvo V40 D3 (12 - 15)

General

Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo
Volvo V40 D3
B-K
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo
Volvo V40 D3
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-five diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
D5204T6
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo
148 hp
148 hp
Volvo V40 D3
181 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo
181 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 D3

Performance

Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo
Volvo V40 D3
134 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

377 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo

62 mph 62
mph

436 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 D3

▶ REPLAY
19.04 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.37 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo
19.04 lb/hp
23.37 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D3

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo
Volvo V40 D3
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
55 mpg
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo
43 mpg
55 mpg
Volvo V40 D3
32 mpg
city
44 mpg
52 mpg
highway
62 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
12.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
542 mi
Range
867 mi
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo
542 mi
867 mi
Volvo V40 D3
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).
88.5 kWh
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo
104.1 kWh
88.5 kWh
Volvo V40 D3
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
206 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
183 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo
Volvo V40 D3
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1195 lb
Maximum Payload
994 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
34.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft