The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 T4 (12 - 15) vs. Opel Astra 1.4 DI Turbo Automatic (19 - ..)
€ 27,300

€ 25,000

€ 27,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Volvo V40 T4 is a little smaller in every dimension. It's 0.1 cm shorter, 2.6 cm narrower and 6.5 cm lower than the Opel Astra 1.4 DI Turbo.
Volvo V40 T4
Opel Astra 1.4 DI Turbo
1420
1783
2041
1485
1809
2042
1783 mm
Width
1809 mm
2041 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2042 mm
1420 mm
Height
1485 mm
2647
4369
2662
4370
4369 mm
Length
4370 mm
2647 mm
Wheelbase
2662 mm
Vehicle Weight
Volvo V40 T4
Opel Astra 1.4 DI Turbo
1470 kg
Kerb Weight
1345 kg
1910 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1845 kg

Weight Difference:
125 kg
8.5 %

General
Volvo V40 T4
Opel Astra 1.4 DI Turbo
M
Generation
B-K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Engine
Volvo V40 T4
Opel Astra 1.4 DI Turbo
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-three petrol engine with turbocharger
B4164T
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1596 CC
Engine Capacity
1342 CC
178 bhp
at 5700 rpm
Power
143 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Volvo V40 T4
178 bhp
143 bhp
Opel Astra 1.4 DI Turbo
240 NM
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
236 NM
at 1500 rpm
Volvo V40 T4
240 NM
236 NM
Opel Astra 1.4 DI Turbo
Performance
Volvo V40 T4
Opel Astra 1.4 DI Turbo
140 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
7.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
107 m
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 T4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
133 m
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.4 DI Turbo
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8.26 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.41 kg/bhp
Volvo V40 T4
8.26 kg/bhp
9.41 kg/bhp
Opel Astra 1.4 DI Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 T4
Opel Astra 1.4 DI Turbo
Fuel Economy
51 mpg
combined
58 mpg
Volvo V40 T4
51 mpg
58 mpg
Opel Astra 1.4 DI Turbo
40 mpg
city
45 mpg
60 mpg
motorway
69 mpg
62 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
48 L
700 mi
Range
609 mi
Volvo V40 T4
700 mi
609 mi
Opel Astra 1.4 DI Turbo
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).
92.9 kWh
Volvo V40 T4
104.1 kWh
92.9 kWh
Opel Astra 1.4 DI Turbo
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-ISC (WLTP) 36AM-AO
129 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
133 g/km (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 T4
Opel Astra 1.4 DI Turbo
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
440 kg
Maximum Payload
500 kg
335 L
Boot Capacity
370 L









1032 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1210 L