The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2 Powershift (13 - 15) vs. Opel Astra 1.6 (09 - 12)
€ 28,800

€ 19,300

€ 28,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,300
ⓘ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 4.9 cm shorter, 3.1 cm narrower and 5.2 cm lower than the Opel Astra 1.6.
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
Opel Astra 1.6
1458
1783
2041
1510
1814
2013
1783 mm
Width
1814 mm
2041 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2013 mm
1458 mm
Height
1510 mm
2646
4370
2685
4419
4370 mm
Length
4419 mm
2646 mm
Wheelbase
2685 mm
Vehicle Weight
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
Opel Astra 1.6
1538 kg
Kerb Weight
1373 kg
1950 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1870 kg

Weight Difference:
165 kg
10.73 %

General
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
Opel Astra 1.6
M
Generation
P-J
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
Opel Astra 1.6
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
D4162T
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1560 CC
Engine Capacity
1598 CC
113 bhp
at 3600 rpm
Power
113 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
113 bhp
113 bhp
Opel Astra 1.6
270 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
155 NM
at 4000 rpm
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
270 NM
155 NM
Opel Astra 1.6
Performance
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
Opel Astra 1.6
118 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
12.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
168 m
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
62 mph
62
mph
mph
163 m
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.6
▶ REPLAY
13.61 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.15 kg/bhp
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
13.61 kg/bhp
12.15 kg/bhp
Opel Astra 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
Opel Astra 1.6
Fuel Economy
69 mpg
combined
45 mpg
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
69 mpg
45 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6
63 mpg
city
34 mpg
72 mpg
motorway
55 mpg
52 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
56 L
788 mi
Range
552 mi
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
788 mi
552 mi
Opel Astra 1.6
Environmental Impact
84.3 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).
119.4 kWh
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
84.3 kWh
119.4 kWh
Opel Astra 1.6
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
108 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
147 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
Opel Astra 1.6
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
412 kg
Maximum Payload
497 kg
335 L
Boot Capacity
370 L









1032 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1235 L