The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 D2 ECO (13 - 15) vs. Opel Astra 1.6 Automatic (09 - 12)
€ 25,500

€ 20,900

€ 25,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Volvo V40 D2 ECO is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 5 cm shorter, 3.1 cm narrower and 9 cm lower than the Opel Astra 1.6.
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
Opel Astra 1.6
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 ECO
Opel Astra 1.6
1471 kg
Kerb Weight
1373 kg
1890 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1870 kg

Weight Difference:
98 kg
6.66 %

General
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
Opel Astra 1.6
M
Generation
P-J
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
Opel Astra 1.6
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
D4162T
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1560 CC
Engine Capacity
1598 CC
113 bhp
at 3600 rpm
Power
113 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
113 bhp
113 bhp
Opel Astra 1.6
270 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
155 NM
at 4000 rpm
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
270 NM
155 NM
Opel Astra 1.6
Performance
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
Opel Astra 1.6
118 mph
Maximum Speed
113 mph
11.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
165 m
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 D2 ECO
62 mph
62
mph
mph
185 m
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.6
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13.02 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.15 kg/bhp
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
13.02 kg/bhp
12.15 kg/bhp
Opel Astra 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
Opel Astra 1.6
Fuel Economy
83 mpg
combined
40 mpg
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
83 mpg
40 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6
74 mpg
city
29 mpg
91 mpg
motorway
50 mpg
52 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
56 L
950 mi
Range
490 mi
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
950 mi
490 mi
Opel Astra 1.6
Environmental Impact
70 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).
134.5 kWh
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
70 kWh
134.5 kWh
Opel Astra 1.6
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
88 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
167 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
Opel Astra 1.6
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
419 kg
Maximum Payload
497 kg
335 L
Boot Capacity
370 L









1032 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1235 L