The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo V40 D4 (12 - 14) vs. Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI Automatic (12 - 15)

€ 29,000
Volvo V40 D4 (12 - 14) Volvo V40 D4
€ 26,900
 Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI Automatic (12 - 15) Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
€ 29,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,900

ⓘ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 2.0 CDTI.
Volvo V40 D4
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
55.9
Blueprint Volvo V40 D4 (12 - 14)
70.2
80.4
59.4
Blueprint Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI Automatic (12 - 15)
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
Blueprint Volvo V40 D4 (12 - 14)
104.2
172
Blueprint Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI Automatic (12 - 15)
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
3314 lb
4453 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4497 lb
Volvo V40 D4 (12 - 14)
Weight Difference:
146 lb
4.22 %
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI Automatic (12 - 15)

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 automatic 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
163 hp
at 4000 rpm
Volvo V40 D4
175 hp
163 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
130 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

390 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 D4

62 mph 62
mph

420 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI

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19.77 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.33 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D4
19.77 lb/hp
20.33 lb/hp
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo V40 D4
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Volvo V40 D4
55 mpg
41 mpg
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
44 mpg
city
31 mpg
62 mpg
highway
51 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
867 mi
Range
610 mi
Volvo V40 D4
867 mi
610 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).
117.3 kWh
Volvo V40 D4
88.5 kWh
117.3 kWh
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
245 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
1184 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35 cu ft