The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI (09 - 12) vs. Volvo V40 D3 (15 - 16)
€ 21,000

€ 27,400

€ 21,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 2 inches longer, 1.2 inches wider and 3.5 inches taller than the Volvo V40 D3.
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
Volvo V40 D3
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 1.7 CDTI
Volvo V40 D3
3463 lb
Curb Weight
3441 lb
4475 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4365 lb

Weight Difference:
22 lb
0.64 %

General
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
Volvo V40 D3
P-J
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
Volvo V40 D3
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
D5204T6
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.7 L / 83 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
108 hp
at 3800 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3750 rpm
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
108 hp
148 hp
Volvo V40 D3
192 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
192 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 D3
Performance
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
Volvo V40 D3
112 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
12.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
574 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 D3
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32.06 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.25 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
32.06 lb/hp
23.25 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
Volvo V40 D3
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
62 mpg
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
52 mpg
62 mpg
Volvo V40 D3
43 mpg
city
53 mpg
60 mpg
highway
67 mpg
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
773 mi
Range
1014 mi
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
773 mi
1014 mi
Volvo V40 D3
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).
78.2 kWh
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
92.5 kWh
78.2 kWh
Volvo V40 D3
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
Volvo V40 D3
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1012 lb
Maximum Payload
924 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft









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