The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo Automatic (09 - 12) vs. Volvo V40 T2 Geartronic (15 - 16)
€ 24,100
€ 25,300
€ 24,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,300
ⓘ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 T2.
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
Volvo V40 T2
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 T2
3027 lb
Curb Weight
3426 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4332 lb
Weight Difference:
399 lb
11.65 %
General
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
Volvo V40 T2
P-J
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
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 Turbo
Volvo V40 T2
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
B4154T5
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
178 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
178 hp
120 hp
Volvo V40 T2
170 lb‑ft
at 2200 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
170 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 T2
Performance
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
Volvo V40 T2
131 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
410 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
62 mph
62
mph
mph
446 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 T2
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17.01 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.55 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
17.01 lb/hp
28.55 lb/hp
Volvo V40 T2
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
Volvo V40 T2
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
43 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
33 mpg
43 mpg
Volvo V40 T2
24 mpg
city
32 mpg
42 mpg
highway
52 mpg
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
483 mi
Range
700 mi
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
483 mi
700 mi
Volvo V40 T2
Environmental Impact
136.5 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).
104.1 kWh
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
136.5 kWh
104.1 kWh
Volvo V40 T2
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
Volvo V40 T2
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1096 lb
Maximum Payload
906 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
35 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft
