The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo (12 - 12) vs. Volvo V40 D4 ECO (14 - 15)
€ 22,800

€ 29,900

€ 22,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 2 inches longer, 1.2 inches wider and 3.5 inches taller than the Volvo V40 D4 ECO.
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
Volvo V40 D4 ECO
59.4
71.4
79.3
55.9
70.2
80.4
71.4 in
Width
70.2 in
79.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.4 in
59.4 in
Height
55.9 in
105.7
174
104.2
172
174 in
Length
172 in
105.7 in
Wheelbase
104.2 in
Vehicle Weight
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
Volvo V40 D4 ECO
3027 lb
Curb Weight
3479 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4420 lb

Weight Difference:
452 lb
12.99 %

General
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
Volvo V40 D4 ECO
P-J
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
Volvo V40 D4 ECO
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Code
D4204T14
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
178 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 4250 rpm
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
178 hp
187 hp
Volvo V40 D4 ECO
170 lb‑ft
at 2200 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
170 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 D4 ECO
Performance
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
Volvo V40 D4 ECO
137 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
62 mph
62
mph
mph
341 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 D4 ECO
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17.01 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.6 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
17.01 lb/hp
18.6 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D4 ECO
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
Volvo V40 D4 ECO
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
71 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
35 mpg
71 mpg
Volvo V40 D4 ECO
27 mpg
city
62 mpg
42 mpg
highway
78 mpg
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
512 mi
Range
1168 mi
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
512 mi
1168 mi
Volvo V40 D4 ECO
Environmental Impact
128.7 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).
67.9 kWh
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
128.7 kWh
67.9 kWh
Volvo V40 D4 ECO
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
137 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
Volvo V40 D4 ECO
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1096 lb
Maximum Payload
941 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft









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