The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 D2 Geartronic (16 - 17) vs. Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel (18 - 19)
€ 28,000

€ 23,200

€ 28,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,200
ⓘ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. Both cars are the same length, but the Volvo V40 D2 is 1.9 inches wider and 2.6 inches lower.
Volvo V40 D2
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel Start&Stop
55.9
73.1
80.4
58.5
71.2
80.4
73.1 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 Diesel Start&Stop
3477 lb
Curb Weight
3007 lb
4398 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4167 lb

Weight Difference:
470 lb
13.52 %

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

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo V40 D2
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel Start&Stop
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
D4204T8
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
118 hp
at 3750 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 3500 rpm
Volvo V40 D2
118 hp
108 hp
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel Start&Stop
207 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Volvo V40 D2
207 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel Start&Stop
Performance
Volvo V40 D2
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel Start&Stop
118 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec

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

Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel Start&Stop
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29.47 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.84 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D2
29.47 lb/hp
27.84 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel Start&Stop
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 D2
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel Start&Stop
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
53 mpg
Volvo V40 D2
62 mpg
53 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel Start&Stop
53 mpg
city
43 mpg
67 mpg
highway
64 mpg
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.7 gal
1014 mi
Range
678 mi
Volvo V40 D2
1014 mi
678 mi
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel Start&Stop
Environmental Impact
78.2 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).
90.4 kWh
Volvo V40 D2
78.2 kWh
90.4 kWh
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel Start&Stop
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
163 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
203 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 D2
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel Start&Stop
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
922 lb
Maximum Payload
1160 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft









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