The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 D4 ECO (14 - 15) vs. Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex (16 - 17)
€ 29,900

€ 23,200

€ 29,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,200
ⓘ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 ECO is an inch narrower and 2.6 inches lower.
Volvo V40 D4 ECO
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex 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 ECO
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
3479 lb
Curb Weight
2998 lb
4420 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4134 lb

Weight Difference:
481 lb
13.83 %

General
Volvo V40 D4 ECO
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex 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 ECO
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
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
134 hp
at 3500 rpm
Volvo V40 D4 ECO
187 hp
134 hp
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Volvo V40 D4 ECO
295 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
Performance
Volvo V40 D4 ECO
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
118 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
7.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
341 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 D4 ECO
62 mph
62
mph
mph
436 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
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18.6 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.37 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D4 ECO
18.6 lb/hp
22.37 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 D4 ECO
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
Fuel Economy
71 mpg
combined
60 mpg
Volvo V40 D4 ECO
71 mpg
60 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
62 mpg
city
51 mpg
78 mpg
highway
67 mpg
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.7 gal
1168 mi
Range
765 mi
Volvo V40 D4 ECO
1168 mi
765 mi
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
Environmental Impact
67.9 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).
80.3 kWh
Volvo V40 D4 ECO
67.9 kWh
80.3 kWh
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
137 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
166 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 D4 ECO
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
941 lb
Maximum Payload
1135 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft









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