The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 D4 (16 - 18) vs. Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI (15 - 17)
€ 32,300

€ 21,400

€ 32,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. Both cars are the same length, but the Volvo V40 D4 is 1.9 inches wider and 2.6 inches lower.
Volvo V40 D4
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
55.9
73.1
80.4
58.5
71.2
80.4
73.1 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
3479 lb
Curb Weight
2998 lb
4420 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4112 lb

Weight Difference:
481 lb
13.83 %

General
Volvo V40 D4
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
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
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
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
108 hp
at 3500 rpm
Volvo V40 D4
187 hp
108 hp
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Volvo V40 D4
295 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
Performance
Volvo V40 D4
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
143 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
7.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
338 ft
0.000 sec

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

Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
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18.6 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.76 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D4
18.6 lb/hp
27.76 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 D4
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
64 mpg
Volvo V40 D4
62 mpg
64 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
56 mpg
city
56 mpg
65 mpg
highway
71 mpg
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.7 gal
1014 mi
Range
806 mi
Volvo V40 D4
1014 mi
806 mi
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
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).
76.1 kWh
Volvo V40 D4
78.2 kWh
76.1 kWh
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
156 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 D4
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
941 lb
Maximum Payload
1113 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft









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