The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo V40 T2 (15 - 16) vs. Opel Astra 1.6 (09 - 12)

€ 23,500
Volvo V40 T2 (15 - 16) Volvo V40 T2
€ 19,300
Opel Astra 1.6 (09 - 12) Opel Astra 1.6
€ 23,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,300

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
Blueprint Volvo V40 T2 (15 - 16)
70.2
80.4
59.4
Blueprint Opel Astra 1.6 (09 - 12)
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
Blueprint Volvo V40 T2 (15 - 16)
104.2
172
Blueprint Opel Astra 1.6 (09 - 12)
105.7
174
172 in
Length
174 in
104.2 in
Wheelbase
105.7 in

Vehicle Weight

Volvo V40 T2
Opel Astra 1.6
3408 lb
Curb Weight
3027 lb
4332 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4123 lb
Volvo V40 T2 (15 - 16)
Weight Difference:
381 lb
11.18 %
Opel Astra 1.6 (09 - 12)

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
5-speed manual transmission

Engine

Volvo V40 T2
Opel Astra 1.6
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
B4204T38
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 6000 rpm
Volvo V40 T2
120 hp
113 hp
Opel Astra 1.6
162 lb‑ft
at 1100 rpm
Max. Torque
114 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Volvo V40 T2
162 lb‑ft
114 lb‑ft
Opel Astra 1.6

Performance

Volvo V40 T2
Opel Astra 1.6
118 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
9.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

446 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 T2

62 mph 62
mph

535 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.6

 REPLAY
28.4 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.79 lb/hp
Volvo V40 T2
28.4 lb/hp
26.79 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.6

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo V40 T2
Opel Astra 1.6
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Volvo V40 T2
43 mpg
37 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6
32 mpg
city
28 mpg
52 mpg
highway
46 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
700 mi
Range
552 mi
Volvo V40 T2
700 mi
552 mi
Opel Astra 1.6
Environmental Impact
104.1 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).
119.4 kWh
Volvo V40 T2
104.1 kWh
119.4 kWh
Opel Astra 1.6
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
237 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Volvo V40 T2
Opel Astra 1.6
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
924 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