The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 D2 ECO (15 - 16) vs. Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo Automatic (09 - 12)
€ 25,900

€ 24,100

€ 25,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,100
ⓘ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 Turbo.
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
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 Turbo
1561 kg
Kerb Weight
1373 kg
1980 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1870 kg

Weight Difference:
188 kg
12.04 %

General
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
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 Turbo
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
D4204T8
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1969 CC
Engine Capacity
1598 CC
118 bhp
at 3750 rpm
Power
178 bhp
at 5500 rpm
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
118 bhp
178 bhp
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
280 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
230 NM
at 2200 rpm
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
280 NM
230 NM
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
Performance
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
118 mph
Maximum Speed
131 mph
10.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
149 m
0.000 sec

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

Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
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13.23 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.71 kg/bhp
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
13.23 kg/bhp
7.71 kg/bhp
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
Fuel Economy
88 mpg
combined
39 mpg
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
88 mpg
39 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
76 mpg
city
29 mpg
97 mpg
motorway
50 mpg
40 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
56 L
777 mi
Range
483 mi
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
777 mi
483 mi
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
Environmental Impact
65.8 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).
136.5 kWh
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
65.8 kWh
136.5 kWh
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
82 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
169 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
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