The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 D2 (12 - 15) vs. Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI (09 - 12)
€ 25,500

€ 21,000

€ 25,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Volvo V40 D2 is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 5 cm shorter, 3.1 cm narrower and 9 cm lower than the Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI.
Volvo V40 D2
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
1420
1783
2041
1510
1814
2013
1783 mm
Width
1814 mm
2041 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2013 mm
1420 mm
Height
1510 mm
2647
4369
2685
4419
4369 mm
Length
4419 mm
2647 mm
Wheelbase
2685 mm
Vehicle Weight
Volvo V40 D2
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
1471 kg
Kerb Weight
1571 kg
1890 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2030 kg

Weight Difference:
100 kg
6.37 %

General
Volvo V40 D2
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
M
Generation
P-J
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo V40 D2
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
D4162T
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1560 CC
Engine Capacity
1686 CC
113 bhp
at 3600 rpm
Power
108 bhp
at 3800 rpm
Volvo V40 D2
113 bhp
108 bhp
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
270 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
260 NM
at 1700 rpm
Volvo V40 D2
270 NM
260 NM
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
Performance
Volvo V40 D2
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
118 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
11.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
165 m
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 D2
62 mph
62
mph
mph
175 m
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
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13.02 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.55 kg/bhp
Volvo V40 D2
13.02 kg/bhp
14.55 kg/bhp
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 D2
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
Fuel Economy
76 mpg
combined
63 mpg
Volvo V40 D2
76 mpg
63 mpg
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
69 mpg
city
51 mpg
83 mpg
motorway
72 mpg
52 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
56 L
873 mi
Range
773 mi
Volvo V40 D2
873 mi
773 mi
Opel Astra 1.7 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).
92.5 kWh
Volvo V40 D2
76.1 kWh
92.5 kWh
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
96 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
119 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 D2
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
419 kg
Maximum Payload
459 kg
335 L
Boot Capacity
370 L









1032 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1235 L