The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI (15 - 17) vs. Volvo V40 T2 (16 - 17)
€ 20,300

€ 23,800

€ 20,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,800
ⓘ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 CDTI is 1.9 inches narrower and 2.6 inches taller.
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
Volvo V40 T2
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 CDTI
Volvo V40 T2
2965 lb
Curb Weight
3408 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4332 lb

Weight Difference:
443 lb
13 %

General
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
Volvo V40 T2
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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
Volvo V40 T2
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
B4204T38
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
94 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
94 hp
120 hp
Volvo V40 T2
207 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 1100 rpm
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
207 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 T2
Performance
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
Volvo V40 T2
115 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
12.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
577 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
446 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 T2
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31.54 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.4 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
31.54 lb/hp
28.4 lb/hp
Volvo V40 T2
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
Volvo V40 T2
Fuel Economy
64 mpg
combined
43 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
64 mpg
43 mpg
Volvo V40 T2
56 mpg
city
32 mpg
71 mpg
highway
52 mpg
12.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
806 mi
Range
700 mi
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
806 mi
700 mi
Volvo V40 T2
Environmental Impact
76.1 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).
104.1 kWh
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
76.1 kWh
104.1 kWh
Volvo V40 T2
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
156 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
Volvo V40 T2
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1135 lb
Maximum Payload
924 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft









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