The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Geartronic (17 - 18) vs. Opel Astra 1.5 Diesel Automatic (19 - ..)
€ 35,700

€ 29,100

€ 35,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,100
ⓘ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 4.8 cm wider and 2.7 cm lower.
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4
Opel Astra 1.5 Diesel
1458
1857
2041
1485
1809
2042
1857 mm
Width
1809 mm
2041 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2042 mm
1458 mm
Height
1485 mm
2646
4370
2662
4370
4370 mm
Length
4370 mm
2646 mm
Wheelbase
2662 mm
Vehicle Weight
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4
Opel Astra 1.5 Diesel
1635 kg
Kerb Weight
1395 kg
2020 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1920 kg

Weight Difference:
240 kg
14.68 %

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
Drive
Front-wheel drive

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
9-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4
Opel Astra 1.5 Diesel
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-three diesel engine with turbocharger
D4204T14
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1969 CC
Engine Capacity
1496 CC
187 bhp
at 4250 rpm
Power
120 bhp
at 3500 rpm
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4
187 bhp
120 bhp
Opel Astra 1.5 Diesel
400 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
285 NM
at 1500 rpm
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4
400 NM
285 NM
Opel Astra 1.5 Diesel
Performance
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4
Opel Astra 1.5 Diesel
130 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
7.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
104 m
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 Cross Country D4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
147 m
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.5 Diesel
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8.74 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.63 kg/bhp
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4
8.74 kg/bhp
11.63 kg/bhp
Opel Astra 1.5 Diesel
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4
Opel Astra 1.5 Diesel
Fuel Economy
66 mpg
combined
61 mpg
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4
66 mpg
61 mpg
Opel Astra 1.5 Diesel
56 mpg
city
50 mpg
72 mpg
motorway
72 mpg
62 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
48 L
896 mi
Range
648 mi
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4
896 mi
648 mi
Opel Astra 1.5 Diesel
Environmental Impact
88.5 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).
94.6 kWh
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4
88.5 kWh
94.6 kWh
Opel Astra 1.5 Diesel
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-ISC (WLTP) 36AM-AO
112 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
138 g/km (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4
Opel Astra 1.5 Diesel
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
385 kg
Maximum Payload
525 kg
335 L
Boot Capacity
370 L









1032 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1210 L