The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 D4 Geartronic (12 - 14) vs. Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo Diesel (17 - 18)
€ 30,800

€ 24,300

€ 30,800
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
3512 lb
Curb Weight
3100 lb
4497 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4211 lb

Weight Difference:
412 lb
11.73 %

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 automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo V40 D4
Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo Diesel Start&Stop
Straight-five diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
D5204T4
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
175 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 4000 rpm
Volvo V40 D4
175 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
134 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 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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20.07 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.62 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D4
20.07 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
45 mpg
combined
57 mpg
Volvo V40 D4
45 mpg
57 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo Diesel Start&Stop
34 mpg
city
46 mpg
55 mpg
highway
65 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.7 gal
717 mi
Range
728 mi
Volvo V40 D4
717 mi
728 mi
Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo Diesel Start&Stop
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).
84.3 kWh
Volvo V40 D4
107 kWh
84.3 kWh
Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo Diesel Start&Stop
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
219 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
985 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