The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 D2 Powershift (13 - 15) vs. Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo Automatic (09 - 12)
€ 27,300
€ 24,100
€ 27,300
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 is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 2 inches shorter, 1.2 inches narrower and 3.5 inches lower than the Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo.
Volvo V40 D2
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
55.9
70.2
80.4
59.4
71.4
79.3
70.2 in
Width
71.4 in
80.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.3 in
55.9 in
Height
59.4 in
104.2
172
105.7
174
172 in
Length
174 in
104.2 in
Wheelbase
105.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo V40 D2
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
3364 lb
Curb Weight
3027 lb
4277 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4123 lb
Weight Difference:
337 lb
10.02 %
General
Volvo V40 D2
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
M
Generation
P-J
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Volvo V40 D2
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
D4162T
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
113 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
178 hp
at 5500 rpm
Volvo V40 D2
113 hp
178 hp
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
170 lb‑ft
at 2200 rpm
Volvo V40 D2
199 lb‑ft
170 lb‑ft
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
Performance
Volvo V40 D2
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
118 mph
Maximum Speed
131 mph
12.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
551 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 D2
62 mph
62
mph
mph
410 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
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29.77 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.01 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D2
29.77 lb/hp
17.01 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 D2
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
Fuel Economy
59 mpg
combined
33 mpg
Volvo V40 D2
59 mpg
33 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
53 mpg
city
24 mpg
62 mpg
highway
42 mpg
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
808 mi
Range
483 mi
Volvo V40 D2
808 mi
483 mi
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
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).
136.5 kWh
Volvo V40 D2
82.2 kWh
136.5 kWh
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
169 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 D2
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
913 lb
Maximum Payload
1096 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35 cu ft
