The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 AWD Geartronic (14 - 15) vs. Opel Astra 1.5 Diesel (19 - ..)

€ 36,500
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 AWD Geartronic (14 - 15) Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
€ 23,400
Opel Astra 1.5 Diesel (19 - ..) Opel Astra 1.5 Diesel
€ 36,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,400

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 T5 is an inch narrower and 1.1 inches lower.
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
Opel Astra 1.5 Diesel
57.4
Blueprint Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 AWD Geartronic (14 - 15)
70.2
80.4
58.5
Blueprint Opel Astra 1.5 Diesel (19 - ..)
71.2
80.4
70.2 in
Width
71.2 in
80.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.4 in
57.4 in
Height
58.5 in
Blueprint Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 AWD Geartronic (14 - 15)
104.2
172
Blueprint Opel Astra 1.5 Diesel (19 - ..)
104.8
172
172 in
Length
172 in
104.2 in
Wheelbase
104.8 in

Vehicle Weight

Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
Opel Astra 1.5 Diesel
3622 lb
Curb Weight
3023 lb
4530 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4145 lb
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 AWD Geartronic (14 - 15)
Weight Difference:
600 lb
16.56 %
Opel Astra 1.5 Diesel (19 - ..)

General

Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
Opel Astra 1.5 Diesel
M
Generation
B-K
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
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
Opel Astra 1.5 Diesel
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-three diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
B4204T11
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
242 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 3250 rpm
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
242 hp
104 hp
Opel Astra 1.5 Diesel
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
192 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
258 lb‑ft
192 lb‑ft
Opel Astra 1.5 Diesel

Performance

Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
Opel Astra 1.5 Diesel
130 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

279 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 Cross Country T5

62 mph 62
mph

482 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.5 Diesel

 REPLAY
14.97 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.07 lb/hp
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
14.97 lb/hp
29.07 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.5 Diesel

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
Opel Astra 1.5 Diesel
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
65 mpg
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
37 mpg
65 mpg
Opel Astra 1.5 Diesel
28 mpg
city
55 mpg
45 mpg
highway
74 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
554 mi
Range
828 mi
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
554 mi
828 mi
Opel Astra 1.5 Diesel
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).
74 kWh
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
121.2 kWh
74 kWh
Opel Astra 1.5 Diesel
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-ISC (WLTP) 36AM-AO
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
188 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
Opel Astra 1.5 Diesel
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
908 lb
Maximum Payload
1122 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.3 cu ft