The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI (09 - 12) vs. Volvo V40 D2 (12 - 15)
€ 23,300

€ 25,500

€ 23,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,500
ⓘ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 5 cm longer, 3.1 cm wider and 9 cm taller than the Volvo V40 D2.
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
Volvo V40 D2
1510
1814
2013
1420
1783
2041
1814 mm
Width
1783 mm
2013 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2041 mm
1510 mm
Height
1420 mm
2685
4419
2647
4369
4419 mm
Length
4369 mm
2685 mm
Wheelbase
2647 mm
Vehicle Weight
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
Volvo V40 D2
1373 kg
Kerb Weight
1471 kg
1870 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1890 kg

Weight Difference:
98 kg
6.66 %

General
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
Volvo V40 D2
P-J
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
Volvo V40 D2
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
D4162T
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1686 CC
Engine Capacity
1560 CC
123 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
113 bhp
at 3600 rpm
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
123 bhp
113 bhp
Volvo V40 D2
280 NM
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
270 NM
at 1750 rpm
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
280 NM
270 NM
Volvo V40 D2
Performance
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
Volvo V40 D2
121 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
11.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
160 m
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
165 m
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 D2
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11.16 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.02 kg/bhp
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
11.16 kg/bhp
13.02 kg/bhp
Volvo V40 D2
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
Volvo V40 D2
Fuel Economy
63 mpg
combined
76 mpg
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
63 mpg
76 mpg
Volvo V40 D2
52 mpg
city
69 mpg
71 mpg
motorway
83 mpg
56 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
52 L
773 mi
Range
873 mi
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
773 mi
873 mi
Volvo V40 D2
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).
76.1 kWh
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
92.5 kWh
76.1 kWh
Volvo V40 D2
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
119 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
96 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
Volvo V40 D2
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
497 kg
Maximum Payload
419 kg
370 L
Boot Capacity
335 L









1235 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1032 L