The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 Cross Country T3 (16 - 17) vs. Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC (15 - 17)
€ 29,800

€ 17,300

€ 29,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 17,300
ⓘ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 T3 is 4.8 cm wider and 2.7 cm lower.
Volvo V40 Cross Country T3
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC
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 T3
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC
1569 kg
Kerb Weight
1244 kg
1970 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1760 kg

Weight Difference:
325 kg
20.71 %

General
Volvo V40 Cross Country T3
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC
M
Generation
B-K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo V40 Cross Country T3
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
B4204T37
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1969 CC
Engine Capacity
1399 CC
150 bhp
at 5700 rpm
Power
99 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Volvo V40 Cross Country T3
150 bhp
99 bhp
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC
240 NM
at 1300 rpm
Max. Torque
130 NM
at 4400 rpm
Volvo V40 Cross Country T3
240 NM
130 NM
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC
Performance
Volvo V40 Cross Country T3
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC
130 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
118 m
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 Cross Country T3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
186 m
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC
▶ REPLAY
10.46 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.57 kg/bhp
Volvo V40 Cross Country T3
10.46 kg/bhp
12.57 kg/bhp
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 Cross Country T3
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC
Fuel Economy
51 mpg
combined
51 mpg
Volvo V40 Cross Country T3
51 mpg
51 mpg
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC
40 mpg
city
38 mpg
61 mpg
motorway
64 mpg
62 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
48 L
700 mi
Range
542 mi
Volvo V40 Cross Country T3
700 mi
542 mi
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC
Environmental Impact
104.1 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).
104.1 kWh
Volvo V40 Cross Country T3
104.1 kWh
104.1 kWh
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
128 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
128 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 Cross Country T3
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
401 kg
Maximum Payload
516 kg
335 L
Boot Capacity
370 L









1032 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1210 L