The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Astra 1.6 (09 - 12) vs. Volvo V40 T4 (16 - 18)
€ 19,300

€ 29,300

€ 19,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Opel Astra 1.6 is 1.9 inches longer, 1.7 inches narrower and 3.5 inches taller than the Volvo V40 T4.
Opel Astra 1.6
Volvo V40 T4
59.4
71.4
79.3
55.9
73.1
80.4
71.4 in
Width
73.1 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 T4
3027 lb
Curb Weight
3408 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4332 lb

Weight Difference:
381 lb
11.18 %

General
Opel Astra 1.6
Volvo V40 T4
P-J
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 manual transmission
Engine
Opel Astra 1.6
Volvo V40 T4
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
B4204T19
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
113 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 4700 rpm
Opel Astra 1.6
113 hp
187 hp
Volvo V40 T4
114 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
Opel Astra 1.6
114 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 T4
Performance
Opel Astra 1.6
Volvo V40 T4
117 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
11.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
535 ft
0.000 sec

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

Volvo V40 T4
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26.79 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.22 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.6
26.79 lb/hp
18.22 lb/hp
Volvo V40 T4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Astra 1.6
Volvo V40 T4
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
42 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6
37 mpg
42 mpg
Volvo V40 T4
28 mpg
city
32 mpg
46 mpg
highway
51 mpg
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
552 mi
Range
688 mi
Opel Astra 1.6
552 mi
688 mi
Volvo V40 T4
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).
106.1 kWh
Opel Astra 1.6
119.4 kWh
106.1 kWh
Volvo V40 T4
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
237 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Astra 1.6
Volvo V40 T4
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1096 lb
Maximum Payload
924 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft









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