The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 T2 (16 - 17) vs. Opel Astra 1.5 Diesel (19 - ..)
€ 23,800
€ 23,400
€ 23,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. Both cars are the same length, but the Volvo V40 T2 is 1.9 inches wider and 2.6 inches lower.
Volvo V40 T2
Opel Astra 1.5 Diesel
55.9
73.1
80.4
58.5
71.2
80.4
73.1 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 1.5 Diesel
3408 lb
Curb Weight
3023 lb
4332 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4145 lb
Weight Difference:
386 lb
11.33 %
General
Volvo V40 T2
Opel Astra 1.5 Diesel
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 1.5 Diesel
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-three diesel engine with turbocharger
B4204T38
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 3250 rpm
Volvo V40 T2
120 hp
104 hp
Opel Astra 1.5 Diesel
162 lb‑ft
at 1100 rpm
Max. Torque
192 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Volvo V40 T2
162 lb‑ft
192 lb‑ft
Opel Astra 1.5 Diesel
Performance
Volvo V40 T2
Opel Astra 1.5 Diesel
118 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
9.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
446 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 T2
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Astra 1.5 Diesel
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28.4 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.07 lb/hp
Volvo V40 T2
28.4 lb/hp
29.07 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.5 Diesel
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 T2
Opel Astra 1.5 Diesel
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
65 mpg
Volvo V40 T2
43 mpg
65 mpg
Opel Astra 1.5 Diesel
32 mpg
city
55 mpg
52 mpg
highway
74 mpg
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.7 gal
700 mi
Range
828 mi
Volvo V40 T2
700 mi
828 mi
Opel Astra 1.5 Diesel
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).
74 kWh
Volvo V40 T2
104.1 kWh
74 kWh
Opel Astra 1.5 Diesel
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-ISC (WLTP) 36AM-AO
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
188 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 T2
Opel Astra 1.5 Diesel
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
924 lb
Maximum Payload
1122 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.3 cu ft
