The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo Automatic (12 - 15) vs. Volvo V40 D4 Geartronic (14 - 15)
€ 21,300

€ 31,800

€ 21,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 2 inches longer, 1.2 inches wider and 3.5 inches taller than the Volvo V40 D4.
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
Volvo V40 D4
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 Turbo
Volvo V40 D4
3071 lb
Curb Weight
3560 lb
4266 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4464 lb

Weight Difference:
489 lb
13.73 %

General
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
Volvo V40 D4
P-J
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
Volvo V40 D4
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Code
D4204T14
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
138 hp
at 4900 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 4250 rpm
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
138 hp
187 hp
Volvo V40 D4
148 lb‑ft
at 1850 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
148 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 D4
Performance
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
Volvo V40 D4
124 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 D4
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22.25 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.04 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
22.25 lb/hp
19.04 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
Volvo V40 D4
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
56 mpg
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
36 mpg
56 mpg
Volvo V40 D4
26 mpg
city
47 mpg
45 mpg
highway
64 mpg
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
527 mi
Range
917 mi
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
527 mi
917 mi
Volvo V40 D4
Environmental Impact
125 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).
86.4 kWh
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
125 kWh
86.4 kWh
Volvo V40 D4
Euro 5 / Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
Volvo V40 D4
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1195 lb
Maximum Payload
904 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft









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