The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI (15 - 17) vs. Volvo V40 D3 (12 - 15)
€ 21,400

€ 27,000

€ 21,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. Both cars are the same length, but the Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI is an inch wider and 2.6 inches taller.
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
Volvo V40 D3
58.5
71.2
80.4
55.9
70.2
80.4
71.2 in
Width
70.2 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 D3
2998 lb
Curb Weight
3459 lb
4112 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4453 lb

Weight Difference:
461 lb
13.33 %

General
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
Volvo V40 D3
B-K
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
Volvo V40 D3
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-five diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
D5204T6
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
108 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
108 hp
148 hp
Volvo V40 D3
221 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
221 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 D3
Performance
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
Volvo V40 D3
121 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
11 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
502 ft
0.000 sec

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

Volvo V40 D3
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27.76 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.37 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
27.76 lb/hp
23.37 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
Volvo V40 D3
Fuel Economy
64 mpg
combined
55 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
64 mpg
55 mpg
Volvo V40 D3
56 mpg
city
44 mpg
71 mpg
highway
62 mpg
12.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
806 mi
Range
867 mi
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
806 mi
867 mi
Volvo V40 D3
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).
88.5 kWh
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
76.1 kWh
88.5 kWh
Volvo V40 D3
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
156 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
Volvo V40 D3
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1113 lb
Maximum Payload
994 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft









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