The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 D4 (12 - 14) vs. Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo ecoFlex (12 - 15)
€ 29,000

€ 20,000

€ 29,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Volvo V40 D4 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 Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop.
Volvo V40 D4
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
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 D4
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
3459 lb
Curb Weight
3071 lb
4453 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4288 lb

Weight Difference:
388 lb
11.22 %

General
Volvo V40 D4
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo V40 D4
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
Straight-five diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
D5204T4
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
175 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4900 rpm
Volvo V40 D4
175 hp
138 hp
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1850 rpm
Volvo V40 D4
295 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
Performance
Volvo V40 D4
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
137 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 D4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
446 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
▶ REPLAY
19.77 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.25 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D4
19.77 lb/hp
22.25 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 D4
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
43 mpg
Volvo V40 D4
55 mpg
43 mpg
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
44 mpg
city
33 mpg
62 mpg
highway
51 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
867 mi
Range
633 mi
Volvo V40 D4
867 mi
633 mi
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
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).
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 D4
88.5 kWh
104.1 kWh
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 D4
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
994 lb
Maximum Payload
1217 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft









29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35 cu ft