The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 T2 (15 - 16) vs. Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI (15 - 17)
€ 23,500
€ 20,300
€ 23,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,300
ⓘ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 T2 is an inch narrower and 2.6 inches lower.
Volvo V40 T2
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
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 T2
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
3408 lb
Curb Weight
2965 lb
4332 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4101 lb
Weight Difference:
443 lb
13 %
General
Volvo V40 T2
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
M
Generation
B-K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo V40 T2
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
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
94 hp
at 3500 rpm
Volvo V40 T2
120 hp
94 hp
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
162 lb‑ft
at 1100 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Volvo V40 T2
162 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
Performance
Volvo V40 T2
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
118 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
9.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
446 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 T2
62 mph
62
mph
mph
577 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
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28.4 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
31.54 lb/hp
Volvo V40 T2
28.4 lb/hp
31.54 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 T2
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
64 mpg
Volvo V40 T2
43 mpg
64 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
32 mpg
city
56 mpg
52 mpg
highway
71 mpg
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.7 gal
700 mi
Range
806 mi
Volvo V40 T2
700 mi
806 mi
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
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).
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).
76.1 kWh
Volvo V40 T2
104.1 kWh
76.1 kWh
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
156 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 T2
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
924 lb
Maximum Payload
1135 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.3 cu ft
