The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo V40 D3 Geartronic (15 - 16) vs. Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI Automatic (16 - 17)

€ 29,200
Volvo V40 D3 Geartronic (15 - 16) Volvo V40 D3
€ 24,500
 Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI Automatic (16 - 17) Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
€ 29,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,500

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. Both cars are the same length, but the Volvo V40 D3 is an inch narrower and 2.6 inches lower.
Volvo V40 D3
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
55.9
Blueprint Volvo V40 D3 Geartronic (15 - 16)
70.2
80.4
58.5
Blueprint Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI Automatic (16 - 17)
71.2
80.4
70.2 in
Width
71.2 in
80.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.4 in
55.9 in
Height
58.5 in
Blueprint Volvo V40 D3 Geartronic (15 - 16)
104.2
172
Blueprint Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI Automatic (16 - 17)
104.8
172
172 in
Length
172 in
104.2 in
Wheelbase
104.8 in

Vehicle Weight

Volvo V40 D3
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
3477 lb
Curb Weight
3007 lb
4398 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4189 lb
Volvo V40 D3 Geartronic (15 - 16)
Weight Difference:
470 lb
13.52 %
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI Automatic (16 - 17)

General

Volvo V40 D3
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
M
Generation
B-K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Volvo V40 D3
Opel Astra 1.6 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
1.6 L / 78 cu in
148 hp
at 3750 rpm
Power
134 hp
at 3500 rpm
Volvo V40 D3
148 hp
134 hp
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Volvo V40 D3
236 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI

Performance

Volvo V40 D3
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
130 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

384 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 D3

62 mph 62
mph

443 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI

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23.49 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.44 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D3
23.49 lb/hp
22.44 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo V40 D3
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
Fuel Economy
59 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Volvo V40 D3
59 mpg
52 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
51 mpg
city
41 mpg
64 mpg
highway
62 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
963 mi
Range
663 mi
Volvo V40 D3
963 mi
663 mi
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
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).
92.5 kWh
Volvo V40 D3
82.2 kWh
92.5 kWh
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
167 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Volvo V40 D3
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
922 lb
Maximum Payload
1182 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.3 cu ft