The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 T3 Geartronic (16 - 18) vs. Opel Astra 1.6 (12 - 15)
€ 28,600
€ 17,000
€ 28,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 17,000
ⓘ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 1.6.
Volvo V40 T3
Opel Astra 1.6
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 1.6
1554 kg
Kerb Weight
1393 kg
1965 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1905 kg
Weight Difference:
161 kg
10.36 %
General
Volvo V40 T3
Opel Astra 1.6
M
Generation
P-J
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo V40 T3
Opel Astra 1.6
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
B4154T4
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1498 CC
Engine Capacity
1598 CC
150 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
113 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Volvo V40 T3
150 bhp
113 bhp
Opel Astra 1.6
250 NM
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
155 NM
at 4000 rpm
Volvo V40 T3
250 NM
155 NM
Opel Astra 1.6
Performance
Volvo V40 T3
Opel Astra 1.6
130 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
115 m
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 T3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
163 m
0.000 sec
Opel Astra 1.6
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10.36 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.33 kg/bhp
Volvo V40 T3
10.36 kg/bhp
12.33 kg/bhp
Opel Astra 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 T3
Opel Astra 1.6
Fuel Economy
51 mpg
combined
43 mpg
Volvo V40 T3
51 mpg
43 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6
39 mpg
city
32 mpg
63 mpg
motorway
53 mpg
62 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
56 L
700 mi
Range
527 mi
Volvo V40 T3
700 mi
527 mi
Opel Astra 1.6
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).
125 kWh
Volvo V40 T3
104.1 kWh
125 kWh
Opel Astra 1.6
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 5 / Euro 6
129 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
154 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 T3
Opel Astra 1.6
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
411 kg
Maximum Payload
512 kg
335 L
Boot Capacity
370 L
1032 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1235 L
