The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Astra 1.6 (09 - 12) vs. Volvo V40 Cross Country D2 (13 - 15)
€ 19,300

€ 27,000

€ 19,300
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 Opel Astra 1.6 is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 1.9 inches longer, 1.2 inches wider and 2 inches taller than the Volvo V40 Cross Country D2.
Opel Astra 1.6
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
59.4
71.4
79.3
57.4
70.2
80.4
71.4 in
Width
70.2 in
79.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.4 in
59.4 in
Height
57.4 in
105.7
174
104.2
172
174 in
Length
172 in
105.7 in
Wheelbase
104.2 in
Vehicle Weight
Opel Astra 1.6
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
3027 lb
Curb Weight
3274 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4233 lb

Weight Difference:
247 lb
7.54 %

General
Opel Astra 1.6
Volvo V40 Cross Country 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 1.6
Volvo V40 Cross Country 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
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
113 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 3600 rpm
Opel Astra 1.6
113 hp
113 hp
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
114 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Opel Astra 1.6
114 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
Performance
Opel Astra 1.6
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
117 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
11.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
535 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
541 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
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26.79 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.97 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.6
26.79 lb/hp
28.97 lb/hp
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Astra 1.6
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
62 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6
37 mpg
62 mpg
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
28 mpg
city
57 mpg
46 mpg
highway
65 mpg
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
552 mi
Range
850 mi
Opel Astra 1.6
552 mi
850 mi
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
Environmental Impact
119.4 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).
78.2 kWh
Opel Astra 1.6
119.4 kWh
78.2 kWh
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
237 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Astra 1.6
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1096 lb
Maximum Payload
959 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft









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