The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo (18 - 19) vs. Volvo V40 T5 Geartronic (12 - 14)
€ 27,100

€ 33,000

€ 27,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,000
ⓘ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 DI Turbo Start&Stop is an inch wider and 2.6 inches taller.
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
Volvo V40 T5
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 DI Turbo Start&Stop
Volvo V40 T5
2976 lb
Curb Weight
3461 lb
4145 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4431 lb

Weight Difference:
485 lb
14.01 %

General
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
Volvo V40 T5
B-K
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
Volvo V40 T5
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-five gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
B5254T12
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
197 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
251 hp
at 5400 rpm
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
197 hp
251 hp
Volvo V40 T5
221 lb‑ft
at 1650 rpm
Max. Torque
266 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
221 lb‑ft
266 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 T5
Performance
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
Volvo V40 T5
146 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
354 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 T5
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15.11 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.79 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
15.11 lb/hp
13.79 lb/hp
Volvo V40 T5
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
Volvo V40 T5
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
30 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
37 mpg
30 mpg
Volvo V40 T5
28 mpg
city
21 mpg
46 mpg
highway
39 mpg
12.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
473 mi
Range
488 mi
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
473 mi
488 mi
Volvo V40 T5
Environmental Impact
119.4 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).
149.7 kWh
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
119.4 kWh
149.7 kWh
Volvo V40 T5
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 5
248 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
298 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
Volvo V40 T5
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1168 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