The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo V40 D3 (12 - 15) vs. Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI (12 - 13)

€ 27,000
Volvo V40 D3 (12 - 15) Volvo V40 D3
€ 22,400
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI (12 - 13) Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
€ 27,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,400

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 2 inches shorter, 1.2 inches narrower and 3.5 inches lower than the Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI.
Volvo V40 D3
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
55.9
Blueprint Volvo V40 D3 (12 - 15)
70.2
80.4
59.4
Blueprint Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI (12 - 13)
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
Blueprint Volvo V40 D3 (12 - 15)
104.2
172
Blueprint Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI (12 - 13)
105.7
174
172 in
Length
174 in
104.2 in
Wheelbase
105.7 in

Vehicle Weight

Volvo V40 D3
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
3459 lb
Curb Weight
3314 lb
4453 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4475 lb
Volvo V40 D3 (12 - 15)
Weight Difference:
146 lb
4.22 %
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI (12 - 13)

General

Volvo V40 D3
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
M
Generation
P-J
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Volvo V40 D3
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
Straight-five diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
D5204T6
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.7 L / 83 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
128 hp
at 4000 rpm
Volvo V40 D3
148 hp
128 hp
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Volvo V40 D3
258 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI

Performance

Volvo V40 D3
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
130 mph
Maximum Speed
123 mph
9.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

436 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 D3

62 mph 62
mph

482 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI

 REPLAY
23.37 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.89 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D3
23.37 lb/hp
25.89 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo V40 D3
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Volvo V40 D3
55 mpg
52 mpg
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
44 mpg
city
44 mpg
62 mpg
highway
59 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
867 mi
Range
773 mi
Volvo V40 D3
867 mi
773 mi
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
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).
92.5 kWh
Volvo V40 D3
88.5 kWh
92.5 kWh
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Volvo V40 D3
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
994 lb
Maximum Payload
1162 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35 cu ft