The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 AWD Geartronic (14 - 15) vs. Opel Astra 1.6 (12 - 15)
€ 36,500
€ 17,000
€ 36,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 17,000
ⓘ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 1.6.
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
Opel Astra 1.6
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 1.6
3622 lb
Curb Weight
3071 lb
4530 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4200 lb
Weight Difference:
551 lb
15.21 %
General
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
Opel Astra 1.6
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
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
Opel Astra 1.6
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
B4204T11
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
242 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 6000 rpm
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
242 hp
113 hp
Opel Astra 1.6
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
114 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
258 lb‑ft
114 lb‑ft
Opel Astra 1.6
Performance
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
Opel Astra 1.6
130 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
62 mph
62
mph
mph
535 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Astra 1.6
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14.97 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.18 lb/hp
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
14.97 lb/hp
27.18 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
Opel Astra 1.6
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
37 mpg
36 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6
28 mpg
city
27 mpg
45 mpg
highway
44 mpg
15.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
554 mi
Range
527 mi
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
554 mi
527 mi
Opel Astra 1.6
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).
125 kWh
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
121.2 kWh
125 kWh
Opel Astra 1.6
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5 / Euro 6
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
Opel Astra 1.6
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
908 lb
Maximum Payload
1129 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35 cu ft
