The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 AWD Geartronic (14 - 15) vs. Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI Automatic (16 - 17)
€ 36,500

€ 24,500

€ 36,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,500
ⓘ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 1.6 CDTI
57.4
70.2
80.4
58.5
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
104.2
172
104.8
172
172 in
Length
172 in
104.2 in
Wheelbase
104.8 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
3622 lb
Curb Weight
3007 lb
4530 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4189 lb

Weight Difference:
615 lb
16.98 %

General
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
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 automatic transmission
Engine
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
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
1.6 L / 78 cu in
242 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
134 hp
at 3500 rpm
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
242 hp
134 hp
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
258 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
Performance
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
130 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec

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

Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
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14.97 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.44 lb/hp
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
14.97 lb/hp
22.44 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
37 mpg
52 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
28 mpg
city
41 mpg
45 mpg
highway
62 mpg
15.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.7 gal
554 mi
Range
663 mi
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
554 mi
663 mi
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
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).
92.5 kWh
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
121.2 kWh
92.5 kWh
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
908 lb
Maximum Payload
1182 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft









29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.3 cu ft