The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 AWD Geartronic (17 - 18) vs. Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo Automatic (12 - 15)
€ 41,800

€ 24,800

€ 41,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 is 4.9 cm shorter, 4.3 cm wider and 5.2 cm lower than the Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo.
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo
1458
1857
2041
1510
1814
2013
1857 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 1.6 DI Turbo
1643 kg
Kerb Weight
1503 kg
2055 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2000 kg

Weight Difference:
140 kg
8.52 %

General
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo
M
Generation
P-J
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)

Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
B4204T11
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1969 CC
Engine Capacity
1598 CC
242 bhp
at 5500 rpm
Power
168 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
242 bhp
168 bhp
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo
350 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
260 NM
at 1650 rpm
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
350 NM
260 NM
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo
Performance
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo
130 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
85 m
0.000 sec

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

Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo
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6.79 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.95 kg/bhp
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
6.79 kg/bhp
8.95 kg/bhp
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
42 mpg
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
44 mpg
42 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo
33 mpg
city
31 mpg
54 mpg
motorway
52 mpg
57 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
56 L
554 mi
Range
512 mi
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
554 mi
512 mi
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo
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).
128.7 kWh
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
121.2 kWh
128.7 kWh
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5 / Euro 6
149 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
159 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
412 kg
Maximum Payload
497 kg
335 L
Boot Capacity
370 L









1032 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1235 L