The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 T4 Geartronic (16 - 18) vs. Opel Astra 1.6 (12 - 15)
€ 31,100
€ 17,000
€ 31,100
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 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
3430 lb
Curb Weight
3071 lb
4354 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4200 lb
Weight Difference:
359 lb
10.47 %
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 automatic 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
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 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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18.34 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.18 lb/hp
Volvo V40 T4
18.34 lb/hp
27.18 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 T4
Opel Astra 1.6
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Volvo V40 T4
43 mpg
36 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6
33 mpg
city
27 mpg
51 mpg
highway
44 mpg
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
700 mi
Range
527 mi
Volvo V40 T4
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 T4
104.1 kWh
125 kWh
Opel Astra 1.6
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5 / Euro 6
206 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 T4
Opel Astra 1.6
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
924 lb
Maximum Payload
1129 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35 cu ft
