The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 T3 (15 - 16) vs. Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI (09 - 12)
€ 25,400
€ 23,300
€ 25,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,300
ⓘ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 1.7 CDTI.
Volvo V40 T3
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
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 1.7 CDTI
3408 lb
Curb Weight
3027 lb
4332 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4123 lb
Weight Difference:
381 lb
11.18 %
General
Volvo V40 T3
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
M
Generation
P-J
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 1.7 CDTI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
B4204T37
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.7 L / 83 cu in
150 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
123 hp
at 4000 rpm
Volvo V40 T3
150 hp
123 hp
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
184 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Volvo V40 T3
184 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
Performance
Volvo V40 T3
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
130 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 T3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
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22.72 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.61 lb/hp
Volvo V40 T3
22.72 lb/hp
24.61 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 T3
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Volvo V40 T3
43 mpg
52 mpg
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
32 mpg
city
44 mpg
52 mpg
highway
59 mpg
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
700 mi
Range
773 mi
Volvo V40 T3
700 mi
773 mi
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
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).
92.5 kWh
Volvo V40 T3
104.1 kWh
92.5 kWh
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 T3
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
924 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
