The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 T3 (16 - 18) vs. Opel Astra 1.3 CDTI (12 - 13)
€ 26,800

€ 20,300

€ 26,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Volvo V40 T3 is 4.9 cm shorter, 4.3 cm wider and 9 cm lower than the Opel Astra 1.3 CDTI.
Volvo V40 T3
Opel Astra 1.3 CDTI
1420
1857
2041
1510
1814
2013
1857 mm
Width
1814 mm
2041 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2013 mm
1420 mm
Height
1510 mm
2647
4370
2685
4419
4370 mm
Length
4419 mm
2647 mm
Wheelbase
2685 mm
Vehicle Weight
Volvo V40 T3
Opel Astra 1.3 CDTI
1546 kg
Kerb Weight
1393 kg
1965 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1960 kg

Weight Difference:
153 kg
9.9 %

General
Volvo V40 T3
Opel Astra 1.3 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
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo V40 T3
Opel Astra 1.3 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
1248 CC
150 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
94 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Volvo V40 T3
150 bhp
94 bhp
Opel Astra 1.3 CDTI
250 NM
at 1300 rpm
Max. Torque
190 NM
at 1750 rpm
Volvo V40 T3
250 NM
190 NM
Opel Astra 1.3 CDTI
Performance
Volvo V40 T3
Opel Astra 1.3 CDTI
130 mph
Maximum Speed
109 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
14.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
124 m
0.000 sec

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

Opel Astra 1.3 CDTI
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10.31 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.82 kg/bhp
Volvo V40 T3
10.31 kg/bhp
14.82 kg/bhp
Opel Astra 1.3 CDTI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 T3
Opel Astra 1.3 CDTI
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
69 mpg
Volvo V40 T3
50 mpg
69 mpg
Opel Astra 1.3 CDTI
39 mpg
city
54 mpg
61 mpg
motorway
81 mpg
62 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
56 L
688 mi
Range
849 mi
Volvo V40 T3
688 mi
849 mi
Opel Astra 1.3 CDTI
Environmental Impact
106.1 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).
84.3 kWh
Volvo V40 T3
106.1 kWh
84.3 kWh
Opel Astra 1.3 CDTI
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 5
127 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
109 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 T3
Opel Astra 1.3 CDTI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
419 kg
Maximum Payload
567 kg
335 L
Boot Capacity
370 L









1032 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1235 L