The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 AWD Geartronic (13 - 14) vs. Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo Automatic (17 - 18)
€ 36,500

€ 28,100

€ 36,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,100
ⓘ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 DI Turbo Start&Stop
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 DI Turbo Start&Stop
3600 lb
Curb Weight
2976 lb
4564 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4189 lb

Weight Difference:
624 lb
17.33 %

General
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
M
Generation
B-K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

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

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
Straight-five gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
B5254T12
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
251 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
197 hp
at 4700 rpm
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
251 hp
197 hp
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
266 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
266 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
Performance
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
130 mph
Maximum Speed
146 mph
6.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
292 ft
0.000 sec

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

Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
▶ REPLAY
14.34 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.11 lb/hp
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
14.34 lb/hp
15.11 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
39 mpg
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
28 mpg
39 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
20 mpg
city
30 mpg
37 mpg
highway
45 mpg
15.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.7 gal
427 mi
Range
489 mi
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
427 mi
489 mi
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
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).
115.6 kWh
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
157.2 kWh
115.6 kWh
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
312 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
229 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
963 lb
Maximum Payload
1213 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft









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