The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 T3 (16 - 18) vs. Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel Automatic (18 - 19)
€ 26,800
€ 25,700
€ 26,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,700
ⓘ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. Both cars are the same length, but the Volvo V40 T3 is 1.9 inches wider and 2.6 inches lower.
Volvo V40 T3
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel Start&Stop
55.9
73.1
80.4
58.5
71.2
80.4
73.1 in
Width
71.2 in
80.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.4 in
55.9 in
Height
58.5 in
104.2
172
104.8
172
172 in
Length
172 in
104.2 in
Wheelbase
104.8 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo V40 T3
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel Start&Stop
3408 lb
Curb Weight
3071 lb
4332 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4233 lb
Weight Difference:
337 lb
9.89 %
General
Volvo V40 T3
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel Start&Stop
M
Generation
B-K
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 automatic transmission
Engine
Volvo V40 T3
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel Start&Stop
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
1.6 L / 78 cu in
150 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
134 hp
at 3500 rpm
Volvo V40 T3
150 hp
134 hp
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel Start&Stop
184 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Volvo V40 T3
184 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel Start&Stop
Performance
Volvo V40 T3
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel Start&Stop
130 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 T3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
456 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel Start&Stop
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22.72 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.92 lb/hp
Volvo V40 T3
22.72 lb/hp
22.92 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel Start&Stop
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 T3
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel Start&Stop
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
51 mpg
Volvo V40 T3
42 mpg
51 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel Start&Stop
32 mpg
city
40 mpg
51 mpg
highway
60 mpg
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.7 gal
688 mi
Range
648 mi
Volvo V40 T3
688 mi
648 mi
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel Start&Stop
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).
94.6 kWh
Volvo V40 T3
106.1 kWh
94.6 kWh
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel Start&Stop
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
225 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 T3
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel Start&Stop
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
924 lb
Maximum Payload
1162 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.3 cu ft
