The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 (13 - 14) vs. Opel Astra 1.5 Diesel (19 - ..)
€ 30,800

€ 26,700

€ 30,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. Both cars are the same length, but the Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 is an inch narrower and 1.1 inches lower.
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4
Opel Astra 1.5 Diesel
57.4
70.2
80.4
58.5
71.2
80.4
70.2 in
Width
71.2 in
80.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.4 in
57.4 in
Height
58.5 in
104.2
172
104.8
172
172 in
Length
172 in
104.2 in
Wheelbase
104.8 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4
Opel Astra 1.5 Diesel
3488 lb
Curb Weight
3023 lb
4431 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4145 lb

Weight Difference:
465 lb
13.33 %

General
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4
Opel Astra 1.5 Diesel
M
Generation
B-K
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 D4
Opel Astra 1.5 Diesel
Straight-five diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-three diesel engine with turbocharger
D5204T4
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
3
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
175 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 3500 rpm
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4
175 hp
120 hp
Opel Astra 1.5 Diesel
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4
295 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
Opel Astra 1.5 Diesel
Performance
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4
Opel Astra 1.5 Diesel
130 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 Cross Country D4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.5 Diesel
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19.93 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.19 lb/hp
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4
19.93 lb/hp
25.19 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.5 Diesel
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4
Opel Astra 1.5 Diesel
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
65 mpg
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4
53 mpg
65 mpg
Opel Astra 1.5 Diesel
44 mpg
city
55 mpg
60 mpg
highway
74 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.7 gal
848 mi
Range
828 mi
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4
848 mi
828 mi
Opel Astra 1.5 Diesel
Environmental Impact
90.4 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
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4
90.4 kWh
74 kWh
Opel Astra 1.5 Diesel
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-ISC (WLTP) 36AM-AO
188 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4
Opel Astra 1.5 Diesel
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
944 lb
Maximum Payload
1122 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft









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