The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI (15 - 17) vs. Volvo V40 D4 (16 - 18)
€ 21,400

€ 32,300

€ 21,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,300
ⓘ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 D4
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 D4
2998 lb
Curb Weight
3479 lb
4112 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4420 lb

Weight Difference:
481 lb
13.83 %

General
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
Volvo V40 D4
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 D4
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Code
D4204T14
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
108 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 4250 rpm
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
108 hp
187 hp
Volvo V40 D4
221 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
221 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 D4
Performance
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
Volvo V40 D4
121 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
11 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
502 ft
0.000 sec

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

Volvo V40 D4
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27.76 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.6 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
27.76 lb/hp
18.6 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
Volvo V40 D4
Fuel Economy
64 mpg
combined
62 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
64 mpg
62 mpg
Volvo V40 D4
56 mpg
city
56 mpg
71 mpg
highway
65 mpg
12.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
806 mi
Range
1014 mi
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
806 mi
1014 mi
Volvo V40 D4
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).
78.2 kWh
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
76.1 kWh
78.2 kWh
Volvo V40 D4
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
156 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
Volvo V40 D4
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1113 lb
Maximum Payload
941 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft









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