The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 D2 (12 - 15) vs. Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI (15 - 17)
€ 25,500

€ 21,400

€ 25,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,400
ⓘ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 D2 is an inch narrower and 2.6 inches lower.
Volvo V40 D2
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
55.9
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
55.9 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 D2
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
3243 lb
Curb Weight
2998 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4112 lb

Weight Difference:
245 lb
7.55 %

General
Volvo V40 D2
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
M
Generation
B-K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo V40 D2
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
D4162T
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
113 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 3500 rpm
Volvo V40 D2
113 hp
108 hp
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Volvo V40 D2
199 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
Performance
Volvo V40 D2
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
118 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
11.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
541 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 D2
62 mph
62
mph
mph
502 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
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28.7 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.76 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D2
28.7 lb/hp
27.76 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 D2
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
Fuel Economy
64 mpg
combined
64 mpg
Volvo V40 D2
64 mpg
64 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
57 mpg
city
56 mpg
69 mpg
highway
71 mpg
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.7 gal
873 mi
Range
806 mi
Volvo V40 D2
873 mi
806 mi
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
Environmental Impact
76.1 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).
76.1 kWh
Volvo V40 D2
76.1 kWh
76.1 kWh
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
154 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
156 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 D2
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
924 lb
Maximum Payload
1113 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft









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