The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3 (17 - 18) vs. Opel Astra 1.6 Automatic (09 - 12)
€ 30,300

€ 20,900

€ 30,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,900
ⓘ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 Volvo V40 Cross Country D3 is 4.9 cm shorter, 4.3 cm wider and 5.2 cm lower than the Opel Astra 1.6.
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
Opel Astra 1.6
1458
1857
2041
1510
1814
2013
1857 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 D3
Opel Astra 1.6
1575 kg
Kerb Weight
1373 kg
1980 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1870 kg

Weight Difference:
202 kg
12.83 %

General
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
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 manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
Opel Astra 1.6
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
D5204T6
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1969 CC
Engine Capacity
1598 CC
148 bhp
at 3750 rpm
Power
113 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
148 bhp
113 bhp
Opel Astra 1.6
320 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
155 NM
at 4000 rpm
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
320 NM
155 NM
Opel Astra 1.6
Performance
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
Opel Astra 1.6
130 mph
Maximum Speed
113 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
118 m
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
185 m
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.6
▶ REPLAY
10.64 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.15 kg/bhp
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
10.64 kg/bhp
12.15 kg/bhp
Opel Astra 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
Opel Astra 1.6
Fuel Economy
72 mpg
combined
40 mpg
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
72 mpg
40 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6
66 mpg
city
29 mpg
78 mpg
motorway
50 mpg
62 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
56 L
988 mi
Range
490 mi
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
988 mi
490 mi
Opel Astra 1.6
Environmental Impact
80.3 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).
134.5 kWh
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
80.3 kWh
134.5 kWh
Opel Astra 1.6
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
102 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
167 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
Opel Astra 1.6
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
405 kg
Maximum Payload
497 kg
335 L
Boot Capacity
370 L









1032 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1235 L