The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 T3 (12 - 15) vs. Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI (15 - 17)
€ 25,000
€ 21,400
€ 25,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. Both cars are the same length, but the Volvo V40 T3 is an inch narrower and 2.6 inches lower.
Volvo V40 T3
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 T3
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
3241 lb
Curb Weight
2998 lb
4211 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4112 lb
Weight Difference:
243 lb
7.5 %
General
Volvo V40 T3
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 T3
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
B4164T3
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
148 hp
at 5700 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 3500 rpm
Volvo V40 T3
148 hp
108 hp
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
177 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Volvo V40 T3
177 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
Performance
Volvo V40 T3
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
130 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
8.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
400 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 T3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
502 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
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21.9 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.76 lb/hp
Volvo V40 T3
21.9 lb/hp
27.76 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 T3
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
64 mpg
Volvo V40 T3
44 mpg
64 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
35 mpg
city
56 mpg
52 mpg
highway
71 mpg
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.7 gal
727 mi
Range
806 mi
Volvo V40 T3
727 mi
806 mi
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
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).
76.1 kWh
Volvo V40 T3
100.4 kWh
76.1 kWh
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
156 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 T3
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
970 lb
Maximum Payload
1113 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.3 cu ft
