The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI (12 - 13) vs. Volvo V40 T5 Geartronic (12 - 14)
€ 21,000
€ 33,000
€ 21,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,000
ⓘ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 T5.
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
Volvo V40 T5
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 T5
3314 lb
Curb Weight
3461 lb
4475 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4431 lb
Weight Difference:
148 lb
4.28 %
General
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
Volvo V40 T5
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 automatic transmission
Engine
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
Volvo V40 T5
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-five gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
B5254T12
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
1.7 L / 83 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
108 hp
at 3800 rpm
Power
251 hp
at 5400 rpm
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
108 hp
251 hp
Volvo V40 T5
192 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
266 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
192 lb‑ft
266 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 T5
Performance
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
Volvo V40 T5
116 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
12.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
561 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 T5
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30.69 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.79 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
30.69 lb/hp
13.79 lb/hp
Volvo V40 T5
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
Volvo V40 T5
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
30 mpg
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
52 mpg
30 mpg
Volvo V40 T5
44 mpg
city
21 mpg
59 mpg
highway
39 mpg
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
773 mi
Range
488 mi
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
773 mi
488 mi
Volvo V40 T5
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).
149.7 kWh
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
92.5 kWh
149.7 kWh
Volvo V40 T5
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
298 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
Volvo V40 T5
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1162 lb
Maximum Payload
970 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
35 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft
