The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 T3 (12 - 15) vs. Opel Astra 1.0 ECOTEC DI Turbo Easytronic (17 - 18)
€ 25,000

€ 21,200

€ 25,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Volvo V40 T3 is a little smaller in every dimension. It's 0.1 cm shorter, 2.6 cm narrower and 6.5 cm lower than the Opel Astra 1.0 ECOTEC DI Turbo Start&Stop.
Volvo V40 T3
Opel Astra 1.0 ECOTEC DI Turbo Start&Stop
1420
1783
2041
1485
1809
2042
1783 mm
Width
1809 mm
2041 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2042 mm
1420 mm
Height
1485 mm
2647
4369
2662
4370
4369 mm
Length
4370 mm
2647 mm
Wheelbase
2662 mm
Vehicle Weight
Volvo V40 T3
Opel Astra 1.0 ECOTEC DI Turbo Start&Stop
1470 kg
Kerb Weight
1273 kg
1910 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1790 kg

Weight Difference:
197 kg
13.4 %

General
Volvo V40 T3
Opel Astra 1.0 ECOTEC DI Turbo Start&Stop
M
Generation
B-K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed automated manual transmission (AMT)
Engine
Volvo V40 T3
Opel Astra 1.0 ECOTEC DI Turbo Start&Stop
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-three petrol engine with turbocharger
B4164T3
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1596 CC
Engine Capacity
998 CC
148 bhp
at 5700 rpm
Power
104 bhp
at 5500 rpm
Volvo V40 T3
148 bhp
104 bhp
Opel Astra 1.0 ECOTEC DI Turbo Start&Stop
240 NM
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
170 NM
at 1800 rpm
Volvo V40 T3
240 NM
170 NM
Opel Astra 1.0 ECOTEC DI Turbo Start&Stop
Performance
Volvo V40 T3
Opel Astra 1.0 ECOTEC DI Turbo Start&Stop
130 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
8.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
122 m
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 T3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
176 m
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.0 ECOTEC DI Turbo Start&Stop
▶ REPLAY
9.93 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.24 kg/bhp
Volvo V40 T3
9.93 kg/bhp
12.24 kg/bhp
Opel Astra 1.0 ECOTEC DI Turbo Start&Stop
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 T3
Opel Astra 1.0 ECOTEC DI Turbo Start&Stop
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
64 mpg
Volvo V40 T3
53 mpg
64 mpg
Opel Astra 1.0 ECOTEC DI Turbo Start&Stop
42 mpg
city
50 mpg
63 mpg
motorway
76 mpg
62 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
48 L
727 mi
Range
678 mi
Volvo V40 T3
727 mi
678 mi
Opel Astra 1.0 ECOTEC DI Turbo Start&Stop
Environmental Impact
100.4 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).
83.4 kWh
Volvo V40 T3
100.4 kWh
83.4 kWh
Opel Astra 1.0 ECOTEC DI Turbo Start&Stop
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
124 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
102 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 T3
Opel Astra 1.0 ECOTEC DI Turbo Start&Stop
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
440 kg
Maximum Payload
517 kg
335 L
Boot Capacity
370 L









1032 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1210 L