The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 D2 Powershift (13 - 15) vs. Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC (15 - 17)
€ 27,300

€ 17,300

€ 27,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 17,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Volvo V40 D2 is a little smaller in every dimension. It's 0.1 cm shorter, 2.6 cm narrower and 6.5 cm lower than the Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC.
Volvo V40 D2
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC
1420
1783
2041
1485
1809
2042
1783 mm
Width
1809 mm
2041 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2042 mm
1420 mm
Height
1485 mm
2647
4369
2662
4370
4369 mm
Length
4370 mm
2647 mm
Wheelbase
2662 mm
Vehicle Weight
Volvo V40 D2
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC
1526 kg
Kerb Weight
1244 kg
1940 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1760 kg

Weight Difference:
282 kg
18.48 %

General
Volvo V40 D2
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC
M
Generation
B-K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo V40 D2
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC
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
1399 CC
113 bhp
at 3600 rpm
Power
99 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Volvo V40 D2
113 bhp
99 bhp
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC
270 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
130 NM
at 4400 rpm
Volvo V40 D2
270 NM
130 NM
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC
Performance
Volvo V40 D2
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC
118 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
12.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
168 m
0.000 sec

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

Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC
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13.5 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.57 kg/bhp
Volvo V40 D2
13.5 kg/bhp
12.57 kg/bhp
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 D2
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC
Fuel Economy
71 mpg
combined
51 mpg
Volvo V40 D2
71 mpg
51 mpg
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC
64 mpg
city
38 mpg
74 mpg
motorway
64 mpg
52 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
48 L
808 mi
Range
542 mi
Volvo V40 D2
808 mi
542 mi
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC
Environmental Impact
82.2 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).
104.1 kWh
Volvo V40 D2
82.2 kWh
104.1 kWh
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
105 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
128 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 D2
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
414 kg
Maximum Payload
516 kg
335 L
Boot Capacity
370 L









1032 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1210 L