The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI (15 - 17) vs. Volvo V40 T4 (12 - 15)
€ 21,400
€ 27,300
€ 21,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ 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 T4
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 T4
2998 lb
Curb Weight
3241 lb
4112 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4211 lb
Weight Difference:
243 lb
7.5 %
General
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
Volvo V40 T4
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 T4
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
B4164T
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
108 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
178 hp
at 5700 rpm
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
108 hp
178 hp
Volvo V40 T4
221 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
221 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 T4
Performance
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
Volvo V40 T4
121 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
11 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
502 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
351 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 T4
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27.76 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.21 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
27.76 lb/hp
18.21 lb/hp
Volvo V40 T4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
Volvo V40 T4
Fuel Economy
64 mpg
combined
43 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
64 mpg
43 mpg
Volvo V40 T4
56 mpg
city
34 mpg
71 mpg
highway
50 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 T4
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 T4
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
156 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
Volvo V40 T4
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1113 lb
Maximum Payload
970 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
34.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft
