The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel Automatic (17 - 18) vs. Volvo V40 T5 Geartronic (12 - 14)
€ 24,500
€ 33,000
€ 24,500
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 Diesel is an inch wider and 2.6 inches taller.
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel
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 Diesel
Volvo V40 T5
3007 lb
Curb Weight
3461 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4431 lb
Weight Difference:
454 lb
13.12 %
General
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel
Volvo V40 T5
B-K
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel
Volvo V40 T5
Straight-four diesel 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
134 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
251 hp
at 5400 rpm
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel
134 hp
251 hp
Volvo V40 T5
236 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
266 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel
236 lb‑ft
266 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 T5
Performance
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel
Volvo V40 T5
124 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
443 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 T5
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22.44 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.79 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel
22.44 lb/hp
13.79 lb/hp
Volvo V40 T5
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel
Volvo V40 T5
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
30 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel
52 mpg
30 mpg
Volvo V40 T5
41 mpg
city
21 mpg
62 mpg
highway
39 mpg
12.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
663 mi
Range
488 mi
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel
663 mi
488 mi
Volvo V40 T5
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).
149.7 kWh
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel
92.5 kWh
149.7 kWh
Volvo V40 T5
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
298 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel
Volvo V40 T5
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1182 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
