The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Geartronic (17 - 18) vs. Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI (12 - 13)
€ 35,700

€ 21,000

€ 35,700
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 dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 is 1.9 inches shorter, 1.7 inches wider and 2 inches lower than the Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI.
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
57.4
73.1
80.4
59.4
71.4
79.3
73.1 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 D4
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
3605 lb
Curb Weight
3314 lb
4453 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4475 lb

Weight Difference:
291 lb
8.07 %

General
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4
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

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
D4204T14
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.7 L / 83 cu in
187 hp
at 4250 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 3800 rpm
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4
187 hp
108 hp
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
192 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4
295 lb‑ft
192 lb‑ft
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
Performance
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
130 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
7.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
341 ft
0.000 sec

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

Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
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19.28 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.69 lb/hp
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4
19.28 lb/hp
30.69 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4
55 mpg
52 mpg
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
47 mpg
city
44 mpg
60 mpg
highway
59 mpg
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
896 mi
Range
773 mi
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4
896 mi
773 mi
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
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).
92.5 kWh
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4
88.5 kWh
92.5 kWh
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
180 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
849 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