The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 T3 (15 - 16) vs. Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI (12 - 13)
€ 25,400

€ 24,600

€ 25,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,600
ⓘ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 5 cm shorter, 3.1 cm narrower and 9 cm lower than the Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI.
Volvo V40 T3
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
1420
1783
2041
1510
1814
2013
1783 mm
Width
1814 mm
2041 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2013 mm
1420 mm
Height
1510 mm
2647
4369
2685
4419
4369 mm
Length
4419 mm
2647 mm
Wheelbase
2685 mm
Vehicle Weight
Volvo V40 T3
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
1546 kg
Kerb Weight
1503 kg
1965 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2040 kg

Weight Difference:
43 kg
2.78 %

General
Volvo V40 T3
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
M
Generation
P-J
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo V40 T3
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
B4204T37
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1969 CC
Engine Capacity
1956 CC
150 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
163 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Volvo V40 T3
150 bhp
163 bhp
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
250 NM
at 1300 rpm
Max. Torque
350 NM
at 1750 rpm
Volvo V40 T3
250 NM
350 NM
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
Performance
Volvo V40 T3
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
130 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
115 m
0.000 sec

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

Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
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10.31 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.22 kg/bhp
Volvo V40 T3
10.31 kg/bhp
9.22 kg/bhp
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 T3
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
Fuel Economy
51 mpg
combined
59 mpg
Volvo V40 T3
51 mpg
59 mpg
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
39 mpg
city
46 mpg
63 mpg
motorway
72 mpg
62 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
56 L
700 mi
Range
725 mi
Volvo V40 T3
700 mi
725 mi
Opel Astra 2.0 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).
98.8 kWh
Volvo V40 T3
104.1 kWh
98.8 kWh
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
127 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
129 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 T3
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
419 kg
Maximum Payload
537 kg
335 L
Boot Capacity
370 L









1032 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1235 L