The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 AWD Geartronic (14 - 15) vs. Opel Astra 1.3 CDTI ecoFlex (09 - 12)
€ 36,500

€ 20,300

€ 36,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 1.9 inches shorter, 1.2 inches narrower and 2 inches lower than the Opel Astra 1.3 CDTI ecoFlex.
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
Opel Astra 1.3 CDTI ecoFlex
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 T5
Opel Astra 1.3 CDTI ecoFlex
3622 lb
Curb Weight
3027 lb
4530 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4123 lb

Weight Difference:
595 lb
16.43 %

General
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
Opel Astra 1.3 CDTI ecoFlex
M
Generation
P-J
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

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

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
Opel Astra 1.3 CDTI ecoFlex
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
B4204T11
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
242 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
94 hp
at 4000 rpm
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
242 hp
94 hp
Opel Astra 1.3 CDTI ecoFlex
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
140 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
258 lb‑ft
140 lb‑ft
Opel Astra 1.3 CDTI ecoFlex
Performance
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
Opel Astra 1.3 CDTI ecoFlex
130 mph
Maximum Speed
109 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
14.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
62 mph
62
mph
mph
659 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.3 CDTI ecoFlex
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14.97 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
32.2 lb/hp
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
14.97 lb/hp
32.2 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.3 CDTI ecoFlex
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
Opel Astra 1.3 CDTI ecoFlex
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
57 mpg
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
37 mpg
57 mpg
Opel Astra 1.3 CDTI ecoFlex
28 mpg
city
47 mpg
45 mpg
highway
65 mpg
15.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
554 mi
Range
849 mi
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
554 mi
849 mi
Opel Astra 1.3 CDTI ecoFlex
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).
84.3 kWh
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
121.2 kWh
84.3 kWh
Opel Astra 1.3 CDTI ecoFlex
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
Opel Astra 1.3 CDTI ecoFlex
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