The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Astra 1.6 (12 - 15) vs. Volvo V40 D2 (16 - 17)
€ 17,000

€ 26,200

€ 17,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,200
ⓘ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 D2.
Opel Astra 1.6
Volvo V40 D2
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 D2
3071 lb
Curb Weight
3377 lb
4200 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4233 lb

Weight Difference:
306 lb
9.06 %

General
Opel Astra 1.6
Volvo V40 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 D2
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
D4204T8
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
113 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
118 hp
at 3750 rpm
Opel Astra 1.6
113 hp
118 hp
Volvo V40 D2
114 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Opel Astra 1.6
114 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 D2
Performance
Opel Astra 1.6
Volvo V40 D2
117 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
11.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
535 ft
0.000 sec

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

Volvo V40 D2
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27.18 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.62 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.6
27.18 lb/hp
28.62 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D2
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Astra 1.6
Volvo V40 D2
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
65 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6
36 mpg
65 mpg
Volvo V40 D2
27 mpg
city
59 mpg
44 mpg
highway
71 mpg
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
527 mi
Range
1070 mi
Opel Astra 1.6
527 mi
1070 mi
Volvo V40 D2
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).
74 kWh
Opel Astra 1.6
125 kWh
74 kWh
Volvo V40 D2
Euro 5 / Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
151 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Astra 1.6
Volvo V40 D2
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1129 lb
Maximum Payload
855 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft









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