The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Astra 1.6 ecoFlex (11 - 12) vs. Volvo V40 T4 Powershift (12 - 15)
€ 19,600

€ 29,100

€ 19,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Opel Astra 1.6 ecoFlex Start&Stop is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 5 cm longer, 3.1 cm wider and 9 cm taller than the Volvo V40 T4.
Opel Astra 1.6 ecoFlex Start&Stop
Volvo V40 T4
1510
1814
2013
1420
1783
2041
1814 mm
Width
1783 mm
2013 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2041 mm
1510 mm
Height
1420 mm
2685
4419
2647
4369
4419 mm
Length
4369 mm
2685 mm
Wheelbase
2647 mm
Vehicle Weight
Opel Astra 1.6 ecoFlex Start&Stop
Volvo V40 T4
1373 kg
Kerb Weight
1508 kg
1870 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1940 kg

Weight Difference:
135 kg
8.95 %

General
Opel Astra 1.6 ecoFlex Start&Stop
Volvo V40 T4
P-J
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Opel Astra 1.6 ecoFlex Start&Stop
Volvo V40 T4
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
B4164T
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1598 CC
Engine Capacity
1596 CC
113 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Power
178 bhp
at 5700 rpm
Opel Astra 1.6 ecoFlex Start&Stop
113 bhp
178 bhp
Volvo V40 T4
155 NM
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
240 NM
at 1600 rpm
Opel Astra 1.6 ecoFlex Start&Stop
155 NM
240 NM
Volvo V40 T4
Performance
Opel Astra 1.6 ecoFlex Start&Stop
Volvo V40 T4
117 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
11.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
163 m
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.6 ecoFlex Start&Stop
62 mph
62
mph
mph
118 m
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 T4
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12.15 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.47 kg/bhp
Opel Astra 1.6 ecoFlex Start&Stop
12.15 kg/bhp
8.47 kg/bhp
Volvo V40 T4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Astra 1.6 ecoFlex Start&Stop
Volvo V40 T4
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
46 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6 ecoFlex Start&Stop
48 mpg
46 mpg
Volvo V40 T4
36 mpg
city
36 mpg
59 mpg
motorway
55 mpg
56 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
62 L
590 mi
Range
631 mi
Opel Astra 1.6 ecoFlex Start&Stop
590 mi
631 mi
Volvo V40 T4
Environmental Impact
111.8 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).
115.6 kWh
Opel Astra 1.6 ecoFlex Start&Stop
111.8 kWh
115.6 kWh
Volvo V40 T4
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
139 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
143 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Astra 1.6 ecoFlex Start&Stop
Volvo V40 T4
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
497 kg
Maximum Payload
432 kg
370 L
Boot Capacity
335 L









1235 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1032 L