The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 D3 (15 - 16) vs. Opel Astra 1.4 (12 - 13)
€ 27,400
€ 17,800
€ 27,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 17,800
ⓘ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 1.4.
Volvo V40 D3
Opel Astra 1.4
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 D3
Opel Astra 1.4
3441 lb
Curb Weight
3027 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4156 lb
Weight Difference:
414 lb
12.03 %
General
Volvo V40 D3
Opel Astra 1.4
M
Generation
P-J
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo V40 D3
Opel Astra 1.4
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
D5204T6
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
148 hp
at 3750 rpm
Power
99 hp
at 6000 rpm
Volvo V40 D3
148 hp
99 hp
Opel Astra 1.4
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
96 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Volvo V40 D3
236 lb‑ft
96 lb‑ft
Opel Astra 1.4
Performance
Volvo V40 D3
Opel Astra 1.4
130 mph
Maximum Speed
111 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 D3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
633 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Astra 1.4
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23.25 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.58 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D3
23.25 lb/hp
30.58 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 D3
Opel Astra 1.4
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
43 mpg
Volvo V40 D3
62 mpg
43 mpg
Opel Astra 1.4
53 mpg
city
33 mpg
67 mpg
highway
52 mpg
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
1014 mi
Range
633 mi
Volvo V40 D3
1014 mi
633 mi
Opel Astra 1.4
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).
104.1 kWh
Volvo V40 D3
78.2 kWh
104.1 kWh
Opel Astra 1.4
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 D3
Opel Astra 1.4
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
924 lb
Maximum Payload
1129 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35 cu ft
