The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2 (13 - 15) vs. Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI (12 - 13)
€ 27,000

€ 21,000

€ 27,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Volvo V40 Cross Country D2 is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 1.9 inches shorter, 1.2 inches narrower and 2 inches lower than the Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI.
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
57.4
70.2
80.4
59.4
71.4
79.3
70.2 in
Width
71.4 in
80.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.3 in
57.4 in
Height
59.4 in
104.2
172
105.7
174
172 in
Length
174 in
104.2 in
Wheelbase
105.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
3274 lb
Curb Weight
3314 lb
4233 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4475 lb

Weight Difference:
40 lb
1.21 %

General
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
M
Generation
P-J
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
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
D4162T
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.7 L / 83 cu in
113 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 3800 rpm
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
113 hp
108 hp
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
192 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
199 lb‑ft
192 lb‑ft
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
Performance
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
115 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
11.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
541 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
62 mph
62
mph
mph
561 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
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28.97 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.69 lb/hp
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
28.97 lb/hp
30.69 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
62 mpg
52 mpg
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
57 mpg
city
44 mpg
65 mpg
highway
59 mpg
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
850 mi
Range
773 mi
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
850 mi
773 mi
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
Environmental Impact
78.2 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).
92.5 kWh
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
78.2 kWh
92.5 kWh
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
959 lb
Maximum Payload
1162 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft









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