The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo V40 T4 (12 - 15) vs. Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI (12 - 13)

€ 27,300
Volvo V40 T4 (12 - 15) Volvo V40 T4
€ 21,000
 Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI (12 - 13) Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
€ 27,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,000

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The Volvo V40 T4 is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 5 cm shorter, 3.1 cm narrower and 9 cm lower than the Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI.
Volvo V40 T4
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
1420
Blueprint Volvo V40 T4 (12 - 15)
1783
2041
1510
Blueprint Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI (12 - 13)
1814
2013
1783 mm
Width
1814 mm
2041 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2013 mm
1420 mm
Height
1510 mm
Blueprint Volvo V40 T4 (12 - 15)
2647
4369
Blueprint Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI (12 - 13)
2685
4419
4369 mm
Length
4419 mm
2647 mm
Wheelbase
2685 mm

Vehicle Weight

Volvo V40 T4
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
1470 kg
Kerb Weight
1503 kg
1910 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
2030 kg
Volvo V40 T4 (12 - 15)
Weight Difference:
33 kg
2.2 %
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI (12 - 13)

General

Volvo V40 T4
Opel Astra 1.7 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 T4
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
B4164T
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1596 CC
Engine Capacity
1686 CC
178 bhp
at 5700 rpm
Power
108 bhp
at 3800 rpm
Volvo V40 T4
178 bhp
108 bhp
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
240 NM
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
260 NM
at 1700 rpm
Volvo V40 T4
240 NM
260 NM
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI

Performance

Volvo V40 T4
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
140 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
7.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

107 m
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 T4

62 mph 62
mph

171 m
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI

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8.26 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.92 kg/bhp
Volvo V40 T4
8.26 kg/bhp
13.92 kg/bhp
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo V40 T4
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
Fuel Economy
51 mpg
combined
63 mpg
Volvo V40 T4
51 mpg
63 mpg
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
40 mpg
city
52 mpg
60 mpg
motorway
71 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
62 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
56 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
700 mi
Range
773 mi
Volvo V40 T4
700 mi
773 mi
Opel Astra 1.7 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).
92.5 kWh
Volvo V40 T4
104.1 kWh
92.5 kWh
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
129 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
119 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Volvo V40 T4
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
440 kg
Maximum Payload
527 kg
335 L
Boot Capacity
370 L
1032 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1235 L