The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 AWD Geartronic (13 - 14) vs. Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI (09 - 11)
€ 36,500

€ 24,200

€ 36,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,200
ⓘ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 4.9 cm shorter, 3.1 cm narrower and 5.2 cm lower than the Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI.
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
1458
1783
2041
1510
1814
2013
1783 mm
Width
1814 mm
2041 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2013 mm
1458 mm
Height
1510 mm
2646
4370
2685
4419
4370 mm
Length
4419 mm
2646 mm
Wheelbase
2685 mm
Vehicle Weight
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
1633 kg
Kerb Weight
1373 kg
2070 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1870 kg

Weight Difference:
260 kg
15.92 %

General
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
M
Generation
P-J
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel

Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
Straight-five petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
B5254T12
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2497 CC
Engine Capacity
1956 CC
251 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Power
158 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
251 bhp
158 bhp
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
360 NM
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
350 NM
at 1750 rpm
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
360 NM
350 NM
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
Performance
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
130 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
6.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
89 m
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
62 mph
62
mph
mph
125 m
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
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6.51 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.69 kg/bhp
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
6.51 kg/bhp
8.69 kg/bhp
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
59 mpg
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
34 mpg
59 mpg
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
24 mpg
city
46 mpg
44 mpg
motorway
72 mpg
57 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
56 L
427 mi
Range
725 mi
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
427 mi
725 mi
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
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).
98.8 kWh
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
157.2 kWh
98.8 kWh
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
194 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
126 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
437 kg
Maximum Payload
497 kg
335 L
Boot Capacity
370 L









1032 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1235 L