The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 T2 (13 - 15) vs. Opel Astra 1.6 Automatic (09 - 12)
€ 23,100
€ 20,900
€ 23,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Volvo V40 T2 is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 2 inches shorter, 1.2 inches narrower and 3.5 inches lower than the Opel Astra 1.6.
Volvo V40 T2
Opel Astra 1.6
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 T2
Opel Astra 1.6
3225 lb
Curb Weight
3027 lb
4211 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4123 lb
Weight Difference:
198 lb
6.14 %
General
Volvo V40 T2
Opel Astra 1.6
M
Generation
P-J
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Volvo V40 T2
Opel Astra 1.6
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
B4164T4
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
118 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 6000 rpm
Volvo V40 T2
118 hp
113 hp
Opel Astra 1.6
177 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
114 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Volvo V40 T2
177 lb‑ft
114 lb‑ft
Opel Astra 1.6
Performance
Volvo V40 T2
Opel Astra 1.6
121 mph
Maximum Speed
113 mph
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 T2
62 mph
62
mph
mph
607 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Astra 1.6
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27.33 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.79 lb/hp
Volvo V40 T2
27.33 lb/hp
26.79 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 T2
Opel Astra 1.6
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
33 mpg
Volvo V40 T2
44 mpg
33 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6
35 mpg
city
24 mpg
52 mpg
highway
42 mpg
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
727 mi
Range
490 mi
Volvo V40 T2
727 mi
490 mi
Opel Astra 1.6
Environmental Impact
100.4 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).
134.5 kWh
Volvo V40 T2
100.4 kWh
134.5 kWh
Opel Astra 1.6
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
269 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 T2
Opel Astra 1.6
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
985 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
