The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 T2 (15 - 16) vs. Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex (14 - 15)
€ 23,500

€ 20,900

€ 23,500
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 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop.
Volvo V40 T2
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
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 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
3408 lb
Curb Weight
3314 lb
4332 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4431 lb

Weight Difference:
95 lb
2.79 %

General
Volvo V40 T2
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
M
Generation
P-J
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 ecoFlex Start&Stop
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
108 hp
at 3500 rpm
Volvo V40 T2
120 hp
108 hp
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
162 lb‑ft
at 1100 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Volvo V40 T2
162 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
Performance
Volvo V40 T2
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
118 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
9.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
446 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 T2
62 mph
62
mph
mph
548 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
▶ REPLAY
28.4 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.69 lb/hp
Volvo V40 T2
28.4 lb/hp
30.69 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 T2
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
57 mpg
Volvo V40 T2
43 mpg
57 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
32 mpg
city
52 mpg
52 mpg
highway
60 mpg
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
700 mi
Range
849 mi
Volvo V40 T2
700 mi
849 mi
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
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).
84.3 kWh
Volvo V40 T2
104.1 kWh
84.3 kWh
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 T2
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
924 lb
Maximum Payload
1118 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft









29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35 cu ft