The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 AWD Geartronic (13 - 14) vs. Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG (18 - 19)
€ 36,500

€ 25,300

€ 36,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,300
ⓘ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 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
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 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
3600 lb
Curb Weight
3007 lb
4564 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4167 lb

Weight Difference:
593 lb
16.47 %

General
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
M
Generation
B-K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Natural Gas (CNG)

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

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
Straight-five gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four engine (naturally aspirated engine)
B5254T12
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
251 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 5600 rpm
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
251 hp
108 hp
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
266 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
266 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
Performance
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
130 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
6.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
292 ft
0.000 sec

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

Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
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14.34 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.84 lb/hp
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
14.34 lb/hp
27.84 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined ✽ per 100 miles
22.4 lb✽
( 4 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gasoline equivalent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy consumption of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
28 mpg
4 MPGe
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
20 mpg
city
29.4 lb
37 mpg
highway
18.1 lb
15.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
42 lb
427 mi
Range
188 mi
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
427 mi
188 mi
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
Environmental Impact
157.2 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).
46.2 kWh
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
157.2 kWh
46.2 kWh
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
312 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
200 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
963 lb
Maximum Payload
1160 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft









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