The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 D4 Geartronic (12 - 14) vs. Opel Astra 1.6 Automatic (12 - 15)
€ 30,800
€ 18,500
€ 30,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 18,500
ⓘ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 5 cm shorter, 3.1 cm narrower and 9 cm lower than the Opel Astra 1.6.
Volvo V40 D4
Opel Astra 1.6
1420
1783
2041
1510
1814
2013
1783 mm
Width
1814 mm
2041 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2013 mm
1420 mm
Height
1510 mm
2647
4369
2685
4419
4369 mm
Length
4419 mm
2647 mm
Wheelbase
2685 mm
Vehicle Weight
Volvo V40 D4
Opel Astra 1.6
1593 kg
Kerb Weight
1393 kg
2040 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1905 kg
Weight Difference:
200 kg
12.55 %
General
Volvo V40 D4
Opel Astra 1.6
M
Generation
P-J
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Volvo V40 D4
Opel Astra 1.6
Straight-five diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
D5204T4
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
1984 CC
Engine Capacity
1598 CC
175 bhp
at 3500 rpm
Power
113 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Volvo V40 D4
175 bhp
113 bhp
Opel Astra 1.6
400 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
155 NM
at 4000 rpm
Volvo V40 D4
400 NM
155 NM
Opel Astra 1.6
Performance
Volvo V40 D4
Opel Astra 1.6
134 mph
Maximum Speed
113 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
115 m
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 D4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
185 m
0.000 sec
Opel Astra 1.6
▶ REPLAY
9.1 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.33 kg/bhp
Volvo V40 D4
9.1 kg/bhp
12.33 kg/bhp
Opel Astra 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 D4
Opel Astra 1.6
Fuel Economy
54 mpg
combined
40 mpg
Volvo V40 D4
54 mpg
40 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6
41 mpg
city
29 mpg
66 mpg
motorway
51 mpg
60 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
56 L
717 mi
Range
490 mi
Volvo V40 D4
717 mi
490 mi
Opel Astra 1.6
Environmental Impact
107 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).
134.5 kWh
Volvo V40 D4
107 kWh
134.5 kWh
Opel Astra 1.6
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5 / Euro 6
136 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
167 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 D4
Opel Astra 1.6
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
447 kg
Maximum Payload
512 kg
335 L
Boot Capacity
370 L
1032 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1235 L
