The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 D4 (12 - 14) vs. Opel Astra 1.6 Automatic (09 - 12)
€ 29,000
€ 20,900
€ 29,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,900
ⓘ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 1.6.
Volvo V40 D4
Opel Astra 1.6
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 1.6
3459 lb
Curb Weight
3027 lb
4453 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4123 lb
Weight Difference:
432 lb
12.49 %
General
Volvo V40 D4
Opel Astra 1.6
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 automatic transmission
Engine
Volvo V40 D4
Opel Astra 1.6
Straight-five diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
D5204T4
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
175 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 6000 rpm
Volvo V40 D4
175 hp
113 hp
Opel Astra 1.6
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
114 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Volvo V40 D4
295 lb‑ft
114 lb‑ft
Opel Astra 1.6
Performance
Volvo V40 D4
Opel Astra 1.6
137 mph
Maximum Speed
113 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 D4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
607 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Astra 1.6
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19.77 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.79 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D4
19.77 lb/hp
26.79 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 D4
Opel Astra 1.6
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
33 mpg
Volvo V40 D4
55 mpg
33 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6
44 mpg
city
24 mpg
62 mpg
highway
42 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
867 mi
Range
490 mi
Volvo V40 D4
867 mi
490 mi
Opel Astra 1.6
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).
134.5 kWh
Volvo V40 D4
88.5 kWh
134.5 kWh
Opel Astra 1.6
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
269 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 D4
Opel Astra 1.6
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
994 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
