The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 T4 (16 - 18) vs. Opel Astra 1.6 (09 - 12)
€ 29,300

€ 19,300

€ 29,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,300
ⓘ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 T4 is 1.9 inches shorter, 1.7 inches wider and 3.5 inches lower than the Opel Astra 1.6.
Volvo V40 T4
Opel Astra 1.6
55.9
73.1
80.4
59.4
71.4
79.3
73.1 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 1.6
3408 lb
Curb Weight
3027 lb
4332 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4123 lb

Weight Difference:
381 lb
11.18 %

General
Volvo V40 T4
Opel Astra 1.6
M
Generation
P-J
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo V40 T4
Opel Astra 1.6
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
B4204T19
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
187 hp
at 4700 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 6000 rpm
Volvo V40 T4
187 hp
113 hp
Opel Astra 1.6
221 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
Max. Torque
114 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Volvo V40 T4
221 lb‑ft
114 lb‑ft
Opel Astra 1.6
Performance
Volvo V40 T4
Opel Astra 1.6
130 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
7.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
354 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 T4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
535 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.6
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18.22 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.79 lb/hp
Volvo V40 T4
18.22 lb/hp
26.79 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 T4
Opel Astra 1.6
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Volvo V40 T4
42 mpg
37 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6
32 mpg
city
28 mpg
51 mpg
highway
46 mpg
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
688 mi
Range
552 mi
Volvo V40 T4
688 mi
552 mi
Opel Astra 1.6
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).
119.4 kWh
Volvo V40 T4
106.1 kWh
119.4 kWh
Opel Astra 1.6
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
237 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 T4
Opel Astra 1.6
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
924 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