The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4 AWD Geartronic (13 - 15) vs. Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo Automatic (09 - 12)
€ 31,900
€ 24,100
€ 31,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Volvo V40 Cross Country T4 is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 1.9 inches shorter, 1.2 inches narrower and 2 inches lower than the Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo.
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
57.4
70.2
80.4
59.4
71.4
79.3
70.2 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 T4
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
3583 lb
Curb Weight
3027 lb
4564 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4123 lb
Weight Difference:
556 lb
15.52 %
General
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
M
Generation
P-J
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
Straight-five gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
B5204T8
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
178 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
178 hp
at 5500 rpm
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
178 hp
178 hp
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
221 lb‑ft
at 2700 rpm
Max. Torque
170 lb‑ft
at 2200 rpm
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
221 lb‑ft
170 lb‑ft
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
Performance
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
130 mph
Maximum Speed
131 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
410 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
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20.13 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.01 lb/hp
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
20.13 lb/hp
17.01 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
33 mpg
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
29 mpg
33 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
21 mpg
city
24 mpg
37 mpg
highway
42 mpg
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
482 mi
Range
483 mi
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
482 mi
483 mi
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
Environmental Impact
151.6 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).
136.5 kWh
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
151.6 kWh
136.5 kWh
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
301 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
981 lb
Maximum Payload
1096 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35 cu ft
