The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 T2 Geartronic (15 - 16) vs. Opel Astra 1.6 Automatic (09 - 12)
€ 25,300
€ 20,900
€ 25,300
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
3426 lb
Curb Weight
3027 lb
4332 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4123 lb
Weight Difference:
399 lb
11.65 %
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 automatic 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)
B4154T5
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 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 1600 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
113 mph
9.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
446 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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28.55 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.79 lb/hp
Volvo V40 T2
28.55 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
33 mpg
Volvo V40 T2
43 mpg
33 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6
32 mpg
city
24 mpg
52 mpg
highway
42 mpg
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
700 mi
Range
490 mi
Volvo V40 T2
700 mi
490 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).
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
104.1 kWh
134.5 kWh
Opel Astra 1.6
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
208 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
906 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
