The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo V40 D3 (12 - 15) vs. Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo Automatic (12 - 12)

€ 27,000
Volvo V40 D3 (12 - 15) Volvo V40 D3
€ 24,400
 Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo Automatic (12 - 12) Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
€ 27,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,400

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The Volvo V40 D3 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 D3
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
1420
Blueprint Volvo V40 D3 (12 - 15)
1783
2041
1510
Blueprint Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo Automatic (12 - 12)
1814
2013
1783 mm
Width
1814 mm
2041 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2013 mm
1420 mm
Height
1510 mm
Blueprint Volvo V40 D3 (12 - 15)
2647
4369
Blueprint Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo Automatic (12 - 12)
2685
4419
4369 mm
Length
4419 mm
2647 mm
Wheelbase
2685 mm

Vehicle Weight

Volvo V40 D3
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
1569 kg
Kerb Weight
1373 kg
2020 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1870 kg
Volvo V40 D3 (12 - 15)
Weight Difference:
196 kg
12.49 %
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo Automatic (12 - 12)

General

Volvo V40 D3
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 D3
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
Straight-five diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
D5204T6
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
1984 CC
Engine Capacity
1598 CC
148 bhp
at 3500 rpm
Power
178 bhp
at 5500 rpm
Volvo V40 D3
148 bhp
178 bhp
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
350 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
230 NM
at 2200 rpm
Volvo V40 D3
350 NM
230 NM
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo

Performance

Volvo V40 D3
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
130 mph
Maximum Speed
131 mph
9.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

133 m
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 D3

62 mph 62
mph

125 m
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo

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10.6 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.71 kg/bhp
Volvo V40 D3
10.6 kg/bhp
7.71 kg/bhp
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo V40 D3
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
Fuel Economy
66 mpg
combined
39 mpg
Volvo V40 D3
66 mpg
39 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
53 mpg
city
29 mpg
74 mpg
motorway
50 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
60 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
56 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
867 mi
Range
483 mi
Volvo V40 D3
867 mi
483 mi
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
Environmental Impact
88.5 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).
136.5 kWh
Volvo V40 D3
88.5 kWh
136.5 kWh
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
114 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
169 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Volvo V40 D3
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
451 kg
Maximum Payload
497 kg
335 L
Boot Capacity
370 L
1032 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1235 L