The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Astra 1.6 Automatic (09 - 12) vs. Volvo V40 D3 (15 - 16)
€ 20,900

€ 27,400

€ 20,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,400
ⓘ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
3441 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4365 lb

Weight Difference:
414 lb
12.03 %

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

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Opel Astra 1.6
Volvo V40 D3
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
D5204T6
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
113 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3750 rpm
Opel Astra 1.6
113 hp
148 hp
Volvo V40 D3
114 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Opel Astra 1.6
114 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 D3
Performance
Opel Astra 1.6
Volvo V40 D3
113 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
13.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
607 ft
0.000 sec

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

Volvo V40 D3
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26.79 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.25 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.6
26.79 lb/hp
23.25 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Astra 1.6
Volvo V40 D3
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
62 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6
33 mpg
62 mpg
Volvo V40 D3
24 mpg
city
53 mpg
42 mpg
highway
67 mpg
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
490 mi
Range
1014 mi
Opel Astra 1.6
490 mi
1014 mi
Volvo V40 D3
Environmental Impact
134.5 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
134.5 kWh
78.2 kWh
Volvo V40 D3
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
269 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Astra 1.6
Volvo V40 D3
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