The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 T4 (12 - 15) vs. Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex (11 - 12)
€ 27,300
€ 23,900
€ 27,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,900
ⓘ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 2 inches shorter, 1.2 inches narrower and 3.5 inches lower than the Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex.
Volvo V40 T4
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex
55.9
70.2
80.4
59.4
71.4
79.3
70.2 in
Width
71.4 in
80.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.3 in
55.9 in
Height
59.4 in
104.2
172
105.7
174
172 in
Length
174 in
104.2 in
Wheelbase
105.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo V40 T4
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex
3241 lb
Curb Weight
3027 lb
4211 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4123 lb
Weight Difference:
214 lb
6.6 %
General
Volvo V40 T4
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex
M
Generation
P-J
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 manual transmission
Engine
Volvo V40 T4
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
B4164T
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.7 L / 83 cu in
178 hp
at 5700 rpm
Power
128 hp
at 4000 rpm
Volvo V40 T4
178 hp
128 hp
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex
177 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Volvo V40 T4
177 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex
Performance
Volvo V40 T4
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex
140 mph
Maximum Speed
123 mph
7.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
351 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 T4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex
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18.21 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.65 lb/hp
Volvo V40 T4
18.21 lb/hp
23.65 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 T4
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
55 mpg
Volvo V40 T4
43 mpg
55 mpg
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex
34 mpg
city
46 mpg
50 mpg
highway
60 mpg
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
700 mi
Range
809 mi
Volvo V40 T4
700 mi
809 mi
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex
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).
88.5 kWh
Volvo V40 T4
104.1 kWh
88.5 kWh
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 T4
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
970 lb
Maximum Payload
1096 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35 cu ft
