The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 D4 (12 - 14) vs. Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex (16 - 17)
€ 29,000

€ 23,200

€ 29,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,200
ⓘ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 D4 is an inch narrower and 2.6 inches lower.
Volvo V40 D4
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
55.9
70.2
80.4
58.5
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
104.2
172
104.8
172
172 in
Length
172 in
104.2 in
Wheelbase
104.8 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo V40 D4
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
3459 lb
Curb Weight
2998 lb
4453 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4134 lb

Weight Difference:
461 lb
13.33 %

General
Volvo V40 D4
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M
Generation
B-K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo V40 D4
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
Straight-five diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
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
134 hp
at 3500 rpm
Volvo V40 D4
175 hp
134 hp
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Volvo V40 D4
295 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
Performance
Volvo V40 D4
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
137 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec

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

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19.77 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.37 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D4
19.77 lb/hp
22.37 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 D4
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
60 mpg
Volvo V40 D4
55 mpg
60 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
44 mpg
city
51 mpg
62 mpg
highway
67 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.7 gal
867 mi
Range
765 mi
Volvo V40 D4
867 mi
765 mi
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI 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).
80.3 kWh
Volvo V40 D4
88.5 kWh
80.3 kWh
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
166 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 D4
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5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
994 lb
Maximum Payload
1135 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft









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