The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 D4 (14 - 15) vs. Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo Diesel (17 - 18)
€ 29,900

€ 24,300

€ 29,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,300
ⓘ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 BiTurbo Diesel 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 BiTurbo Diesel Start&Stop
3479 lb
Curb Weight
3100 lb
4420 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4211 lb

Weight Difference:
379 lb
10.89 %

General
Volvo V40 D4
Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo Diesel Start&Stop
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 BiTurbo Diesel Start&Stop
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
D4204T14
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
187 hp
at 4250 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 4000 rpm
Volvo V40 D4
187 hp
158 hp
Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo Diesel Start&Stop
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Volvo V40 D4
295 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo Diesel Start&Stop
Performance
Volvo V40 D4
Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo Diesel Start&Stop
143 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
7.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
338 ft
0.000 sec

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

Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo Diesel Start&Stop
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18.6 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.62 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D4
18.6 lb/hp
19.62 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo Diesel Start&Stop
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 D4
Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo Diesel Start&Stop
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
57 mpg
Volvo V40 D4
62 mpg
57 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo Diesel Start&Stop
56 mpg
city
46 mpg
65 mpg
highway
65 mpg
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.7 gal
1014 mi
Range
728 mi
Volvo V40 D4
1014 mi
728 mi
Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo Diesel Start&Stop
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).
84.3 kWh
Volvo V40 D4
78.2 kWh
84.3 kWh
Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo Diesel Start&Stop
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 D4
Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo Diesel Start&Stop
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
941 lb
Maximum Payload
1111 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft









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