The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 D4 (12 - 14) vs. Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI (09 - 11)
€ 29,000
€ 24,200
€ 29,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,200
ⓘ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 2.0 CDTI.
Volvo V40 D4
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
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 2.0 CDTI
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 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 manual transmission
Engine
Volvo V40 D4
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
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
2 L / 98 cu in
175 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 4000 rpm
Volvo V40 D4
175 hp
158 hp
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Volvo V40 D4
295 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
Performance
Volvo V40 D4
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
137 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 D4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
410 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
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19.77 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.16 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D4
19.77 lb/hp
19.16 lb/hp
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 D4
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
49 mpg
Volvo V40 D4
55 mpg
49 mpg
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
44 mpg
city
38 mpg
62 mpg
highway
60 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
867 mi
Range
725 mi
Volvo V40 D4
867 mi
725 mi
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
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).
98.8 kWh
Volvo V40 D4
88.5 kWh
98.8 kWh
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
203 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 D4
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
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
