The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo Automatic (12 - 12) vs. Volvo V40 D2 ECO Powershift (13 - 15)
€ 24,400

€ 27,300

€ 24,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,300
ⓘ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 D2 ECO.
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
Volvo V40 D2 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 D2 ECO
3027 lb
Curb Weight
3364 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4277 lb

Weight Difference:
337 lb
10.02 %

General
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
Volvo V40 D2 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 automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
D4162T
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
178 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 3600 rpm
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
178 hp
113 hp
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
170 lb‑ft
at 2200 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
170 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
Performance
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
131 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
410 ft
0.000 sec

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

Volvo V40 D2 ECO
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17.01 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.77 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
17.01 lb/hp
29.77 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
60 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
33 mpg
60 mpg
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
24 mpg
city
53 mpg
42 mpg
highway
65 mpg
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
483 mi
Range
828 mi
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
483 mi
828 mi
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
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).
80.3 kWh
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
136.5 kWh
80.3 kWh
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
164 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1096 lb
Maximum Payload
913 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft









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