The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 T3 (12 - 15) vs. Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo (09 - 12)
€ 25,000
€ 22,400
€ 25,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Volvo V40 T3 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 Turbo.
Volvo V40 T3
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
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 T3
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
3241 lb
Curb Weight
3027 lb
4211 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4123 lb
Weight Difference:
214 lb
6.6 %
General
Volvo V40 T3
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
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 manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo V40 T3
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline 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
178 hp
at 5500 rpm
Volvo V40 T3
148 hp
178 hp
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
177 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
170 lb‑ft
at 2200 rpm
Volvo V40 T3
177 lb‑ft
170 lb‑ft
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
Performance
Volvo V40 T3
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
130 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
8.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
400 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 T3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
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21.9 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.01 lb/hp
Volvo V40 T3
21.9 lb/hp
17.01 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 T3
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Volvo V40 T3
44 mpg
35 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
35 mpg
city
27 mpg
52 mpg
highway
42 mpg
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
727 mi
Range
512 mi
Volvo V40 T3
727 mi
512 mi
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
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).
128.7 kWh
Volvo V40 T3
100.4 kWh
128.7 kWh
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 T3
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
970 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
