The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI (09 - 12) vs. Volvo V40 T2 (16 - 17)
€ 21,000

€ 23,800

€ 21,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI is 1.9 inches longer, 1.7 inches narrower and 3.5 inches taller than the Volvo V40 T2.
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
Volvo V40 T2
59.4
71.4
79.3
55.9
73.1
80.4
71.4 in
Width
73.1 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 T2
3463 lb
Curb Weight
3408 lb
4475 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4332 lb

Weight Difference:
55 lb
1.59 %

General
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
Volvo V40 T2
P-J
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
Volvo V40 T2
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
B4204T38
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.7 L / 83 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
108 hp
at 3800 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
108 hp
120 hp
Volvo V40 T2
192 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 1100 rpm
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
192 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 T2
Performance
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
Volvo V40 T2
112 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
12.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
574 ft
0.000 sec

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

Volvo V40 T2
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32.06 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.4 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
32.06 lb/hp
28.4 lb/hp
Volvo V40 T2
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
Volvo V40 T2
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
43 mpg
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
52 mpg
43 mpg
Volvo V40 T2
43 mpg
city
32 mpg
60 mpg
highway
52 mpg
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
773 mi
Range
700 mi
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
773 mi
700 mi
Volvo V40 T2
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).
104.1 kWh
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
92.5 kWh
104.1 kWh
Volvo V40 T2
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
Volvo V40 T2
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