The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 T3 (12 - 15) vs. Opel Astra OPC (12 - 18)
€ 25,000
€ 36,000
€ 25,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Volvo V40 T3 is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 3.8 inches shorter, 2.2 inches narrower and 2.4 inches lower than the Opel Astra OPC.
Volvo V40 T3
Opel Astra OPC
55.9
70.2
80.4
58.3
72.4
79.5
70.2 in
Width
72.4 in
80.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.5 in
55.9 in
Height
58.3 in
104.2
172
106.1
175.8
172 in
Length
175.8 in
104.2 in
Wheelbase
106.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo V40 T3
Opel Astra OPC
3241 lb
Curb Weight
3417 lb
4211 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4508 lb
Weight Difference:
176 lb
5.15 %
General
Volvo V40 T3
Opel Astra OPC
M
Generation
P-J
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo V40 T3
Opel Astra OPC
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
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 5700 rpm
Power
276 hp
at 5500 rpm
Volvo V40 T3
148 hp
276 hp
Opel Astra OPC
177 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Volvo V40 T3
177 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Opel Astra OPC
Performance
Volvo V40 T3
Opel Astra OPC
130 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
400 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 T3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
272 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Astra OPC
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21.9 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.38 lb/hp
Volvo V40 T3
21.9 lb/hp
12.38 lb/hp
Opel Astra OPC
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 T3
Opel Astra OPC
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
29 mpg
Volvo V40 T3
44 mpg
29 mpg
Opel Astra OPC
35 mpg
city
22 mpg
52 mpg
highway
36 mpg
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
727 mi
Range
429 mi
Volvo V40 T3
727 mi
429 mi
Opel Astra OPC
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).
153.5 kWh
Volvo V40 T3
100.4 kWh
153.5 kWh
Opel Astra OPC
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5 / Euro 6
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
304 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 T3
Opel Astra OPC
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
970 lb
Maximum Payload
1091 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
33 cu ft
