The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4 AWD Geartronic (15 - 16) vs. Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo Automatic (12 - 15)
€ 33,500

€ 24,800

€ 33,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,800
ⓘ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 DI Turbo.
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
Opel Astra 1.6 DI 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 DI Turbo
3622 lb
Curb Weight
3314 lb
4530 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4409 lb

Weight Difference:
309 lb
8.53 %

General
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo
M
Generation
P-J
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
B4204T21
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
187 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 6000 rpm
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
187 hp
168 hp
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
192 lb‑ft
at 1650 rpm
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
236 lb‑ft
192 lb‑ft
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo
Performance
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo
130 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
7.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
338 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo
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19.37 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.73 lb/hp
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
19.37 lb/hp
19.73 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
37 mpg
35 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo
28 mpg
city
26 mpg
45 mpg
highway
44 mpg
15.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
554 mi
Range
512 mi
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
554 mi
512 mi
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo
Environmental Impact
121.2 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).
128.7 kWh
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
121.2 kWh
128.7 kWh
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5 / Euro 6
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
908 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