The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo Diesel (17 - 18) vs. Volvo V40 T5 Geartronic (16 - 18)
€ 24,300

€ 40,000

€ 24,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 40,000
ⓘ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. Both cars are the same length, but the Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo Diesel Start&Stop is 1.9 inches narrower and 2.6 inches taller.
Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo Diesel Start&Stop
Volvo V40 T5
58.5
71.2
80.4
55.9
73.1
80.4
71.2 in
Width
73.1 in
80.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.4 in
58.5 in
Height
55.9 in
104.8
172
104.2
172
172 in
Length
172 in
104.8 in
Wheelbase
104.2 in
Vehicle Weight
Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo Diesel Start&Stop
Volvo V40 T5
3100 lb
Curb Weight
3488 lb
4211 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4409 lb

Weight Difference:
388 lb
11.12 %

General
Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo Diesel Start&Stop
Volvo V40 T5
B-K
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo Diesel Start&Stop
Volvo V40 T5
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
B4204T11
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
158 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
242 hp
at 5500 rpm
Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo Diesel Start&Stop
158 hp
242 hp
Volvo V40 T5
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo Diesel Start&Stop
258 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 T5
Performance
Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo Diesel Start&Stop
Volvo V40 T5
137 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo Diesel Start&Stop
62 mph
62
mph
mph
289 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 T5
▶ REPLAY
19.62 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.41 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo Diesel Start&Stop
19.62 lb/hp
14.41 lb/hp
Volvo V40 T5
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo Diesel Start&Stop
Volvo V40 T5
Fuel Economy
57 mpg
combined
40 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo Diesel Start&Stop
57 mpg
40 mpg
Volvo V40 T5
46 mpg
city
30 mpg
65 mpg
highway
49 mpg
12.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
728 mi
Range
653 mi
Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo Diesel Start&Stop
728 mi
653 mi
Volvo V40 T5
Environmental Impact
84.3 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).
111.8 kWh
Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo Diesel Start&Stop
84.3 kWh
111.8 kWh
Volvo V40 T5
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
220 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo Diesel Start&Stop
Volvo V40 T5
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1111 lb
Maximum Payload
922 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft









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