The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 D4 Geartronic (14 - 15) vs. Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo Automatic (10 - 12)
€ 31,800
€ 22,100
€ 31,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,100
ⓘ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 2 inches shorter, 1.2 inches narrower and 3.5 inches lower than the Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo.
Volvo V40 D4
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
55.9
70.2
80.4
59.4
71.4
79.3
70.2 in
Width
71.4 in
80.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.3 in
55.9 in
Height
59.4 in
104.2
172
105.7
174
172 in
Length
174 in
104.2 in
Wheelbase
105.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo V40 D4
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
3560 lb
Curb Weight
3027 lb
4464 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4123 lb
Weight Difference:
534 lb
15 %
General
Volvo V40 D4
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
M
Generation
P-J
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Volvo V40 D4
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
D4204T14
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
187 hp
at 4250 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4900 rpm
Volvo V40 D4
187 hp
138 hp
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1850 rpm
Volvo V40 D4
295 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
Performance
Volvo V40 D4
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
143 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
7.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 D4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
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19.04 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.93 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D4
19.04 lb/hp
21.93 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 D4
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Volvo V40 D4
56 mpg
35 mpg
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
47 mpg
city
26 mpg
64 mpg
highway
44 mpg
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
917 mi
Range
519 mi
Volvo V40 D4
917 mi
519 mi
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
Environmental Impact
86.4 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).
127 kWh
Volvo V40 D4
86.4 kWh
127 kWh
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
253 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 D4
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
904 lb
Maximum Payload
1096 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35 cu ft
