The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI (12 - 13) vs. Volvo V40 D3 (16 - 18)
€ 21,000

€ 28,800

€ 21,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,800
ⓘ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 4.9 cm longer, 4.3 cm narrower and 9 cm taller than the Volvo V40 D3.
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
Volvo V40 D3
1510
1814
2013
1420
1857
2041
1814 mm
Width
1857 mm
2013 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2041 mm
1510 mm
Height
1420 mm
2685
4419
2647
4370
4419 mm
Length
4370 mm
2685 mm
Wheelbase
2647 mm
Vehicle Weight
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
Volvo V40 D3
1503 kg
Kerb Weight
1561 kg
2030 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1980 kg

Weight Difference:
58 kg
3.72 %

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
Drive
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
1686 CC
Engine Capacity
1969 CC
108 bhp
at 3800 rpm
Power
148 bhp
at 3750 rpm
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
108 bhp
148 bhp
Volvo V40 D3
260 NM
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
320 NM
at 1750 rpm
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
260 NM
320 NM
Volvo V40 D3
Performance
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
Volvo V40 D3
116 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
12.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
171 m
0.000 sec

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

Volvo V40 D3
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13.92 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.55 kg/bhp
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
13.92 kg/bhp
10.55 kg/bhp
Volvo V40 D3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
Volvo V40 D3
Fuel Economy
63 mpg
combined
78 mpg
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
63 mpg
78 mpg
Volvo V40 D3
52 mpg
city
71 mpg
71 mpg
motorway
86 mpg
56 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
62 L
773 mi
Range
1070 mi
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
773 mi
1070 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).
74 kWh
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
92.5 kWh
74 kWh
Volvo V40 D3
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
119 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
94 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
Volvo V40 D3
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
527 kg
Maximum Payload
419 kg
370 L
Boot Capacity
335 L









1235 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1032 L