The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 D4 (14 - 15) vs. Opel Astra 1.4 ecoFlex (09 - 12)
€ 29,900
€ 17,800
€ 29,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 17,800
ⓘ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 ecoFlex.
Volvo V40 D4
Opel Astra 1.4 ecoFlex
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 ecoFlex
3479 lb
Curb Weight
3027 lb
4420 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4123 lb
Weight Difference:
452 lb
12.99 %
General
Volvo V40 D4
Opel Astra 1.4 ecoFlex
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
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo V40 D4
Opel Astra 1.4 ecoFlex
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
D4204T14
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
187 hp
at 4250 rpm
Power
99 hp
at 6000 rpm
Volvo V40 D4
187 hp
99 hp
Opel Astra 1.4 ecoFlex
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
96 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Volvo V40 D4
295 lb‑ft
96 lb‑ft
Opel Astra 1.4 ecoFlex
Performance
Volvo V40 D4
Opel Astra 1.4 ecoFlex
143 mph
Maximum Speed
111 mph
7.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
338 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 D4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
633 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Astra 1.4 ecoFlex
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18.6 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.58 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D4
18.6 lb/hp
30.58 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.4 ecoFlex
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 D4
Opel Astra 1.4 ecoFlex
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
43 mpg
Volvo V40 D4
62 mpg
43 mpg
Opel Astra 1.4 ecoFlex
56 mpg
city
33 mpg
65 mpg
highway
52 mpg
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
1014 mi
Range
633 mi
Volvo V40 D4
1014 mi
633 mi
Opel Astra 1.4 ecoFlex
Environmental Impact
78.2 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
78.2 kWh
104.1 kWh
Opel Astra 1.4 ecoFlex
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 D4
Opel Astra 1.4 ecoFlex
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
941 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
