The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI Automatic (16 - 17) vs. Volvo V40 D3 Geartronic (12 - 15)
€ 24,500

€ 28,800

€ 24,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ 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
3007 lb
Curb Weight
3512 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4497 lb

Weight Difference:
505 lb
14.38 %

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 automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic 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
134 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
134 hp
148 hp
Volvo V40 D3
236 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
236 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 D3
Performance
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
Volvo V40 D3
127 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
9.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
443 ft
0.000 sec

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

Volvo V40 D3
▶ REPLAY
22.44 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.73 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
22.44 lb/hp
23.73 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
Volvo V40 D3
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
45 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
52 mpg
45 mpg
Volvo V40 D3
41 mpg
city
34 mpg
62 mpg
highway
55 mpg
12.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
663 mi
Range
717 mi
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
663 mi
717 mi
Volvo V40 D3
Environmental Impact
92.5 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).
107 kWh
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
92.5 kWh
107 kWh
Volvo V40 D3
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
219 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
Volvo V40 D3
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1182 lb
Maximum Payload
985 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft









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