The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Astra 1.6 (09 - 12) vs. Volvo V40 D3 Geartronic (12 - 15)
€ 19,300
€ 28,800
€ 19,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,800
ⓘ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 2 inches longer, 1.2 inches wider and 3.5 inches taller than the Volvo V40 D3.
Opel Astra 1.6
Volvo V40 D3
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 1.6
Volvo V40 D3
3027 lb
Curb Weight
3512 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4497 lb
Weight Difference:
485 lb
13.81 %
General
Opel Astra 1.6
Volvo V40 D3
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 automatic transmission
Engine
Opel Astra 1.6
Volvo V40 D3
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-five diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
D5204T6
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
113 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Opel Astra 1.6
113 hp
148 hp
Volvo V40 D3
114 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Opel Astra 1.6
114 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 D3
Performance
Opel Astra 1.6
Volvo V40 D3
117 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
11.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
535 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Astra 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
423 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 D3
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26.79 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.73 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.6
26.79 lb/hp
23.73 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Astra 1.6
Volvo V40 D3
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
45 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6
37 mpg
45 mpg
Volvo V40 D3
28 mpg
city
34 mpg
46 mpg
highway
55 mpg
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
552 mi
Range
717 mi
Opel Astra 1.6
552 mi
717 mi
Volvo V40 D3
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).
107 kWh
Opel Astra 1.6
119.4 kWh
107 kWh
Volvo V40 D3
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
237 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
219 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Astra 1.6
Volvo V40 D3
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1096 lb
Maximum Payload
985 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
35 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft
