The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo V40 D3 (15 - 16) vs. Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI Automatic (11 - 12)

€ 27,400
Volvo V40 D3 (15 - 16) Volvo V40 D3
€ 26,200
 Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI Automatic (11 - 12) Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
€ 27,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,200

ⓘ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 2.0 CDTI.
Volvo V40 D3
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
55.9
Blueprint Volvo V40 D3 (15 - 16)
70.2
80.4
59.4
Blueprint Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI Automatic (11 - 12)
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 (15 - 16)
104.2
172
Blueprint Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI Automatic (11 - 12)
105.7
174
172 in
Length
174 in
104.2 in
Wheelbase
105.7 in

Vehicle Weight

Volvo V40 D3
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
3441 lb
Curb Weight
3027 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4123 lb
Volvo V40 D3 (15 - 16)
Weight Difference:
414 lb
12.03 %
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI Automatic (11 - 12)

General

Volvo V40 D3
Opel Astra 2.0 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 automatic transmission

Engine

Volvo V40 D3
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
D5204T6
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 3750 rpm
Power
163 hp
at 4000 rpm
Volvo V40 D3
148 hp
163 hp
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Volvo V40 D3
236 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI

Performance

Volvo V40 D3
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
130 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

384 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 D3

62 mph 62
mph

420 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI

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23.25 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.57 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D3
23.25 lb/hp
18.57 lb/hp
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo V40 D3
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Volvo V40 D3
62 mpg
41 mpg
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
53 mpg
city
30 mpg
67 mpg
highway
51 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
1014 mi
Range
600 mi
Volvo V40 D3
1014 mi
600 mi
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
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).
119.3 kWh
Volvo V40 D3
78.2 kWh
119.3 kWh
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
248 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Volvo V40 D3
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
924 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