The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 T4 Powershift (12 - 15) vs. Opel Astra 1.4 ecoFlex (12 - 13)
€ 29,100

€ 18,100

€ 29,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 18,100
ⓘ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 1.4 ecoFlex Start&Stop.
Volvo V40 T4
Opel Astra 1.4 ecoFlex Start&Stop
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 1.4 ecoFlex Start&Stop
3325 lb
Curb Weight
3027 lb
4277 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4178 lb

Weight Difference:
298 lb
8.96 %

General
Volvo V40 T4
Opel Astra 1.4 ecoFlex Start&Stop
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 dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo V40 T4
Opel Astra 1.4 ecoFlex Start&Stop
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
B4164T
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
178 hp
at 5700 rpm
Power
99 hp
at 6000 rpm
Volvo V40 T4
178 hp
99 hp
Opel Astra 1.4 ecoFlex Start&Stop
177 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
96 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Volvo V40 T4
177 lb‑ft
96 lb‑ft
Opel Astra 1.4 ecoFlex Start&Stop
Performance
Volvo V40 T4
Opel Astra 1.4 ecoFlex Start&Stop
140 mph
Maximum Speed
111 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec

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

Opel Astra 1.4 ecoFlex Start&Stop
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18.68 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.58 lb/hp
Volvo V40 T4
18.68 lb/hp
30.58 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.4 ecoFlex Start&Stop
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 T4
Opel Astra 1.4 ecoFlex Start&Stop
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Volvo V40 T4
39 mpg
44 mpg
Opel Astra 1.4 ecoFlex Start&Stop
30 mpg
city
35 mpg
46 mpg
highway
52 mpg
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
631 mi
Range
657 mi
Volvo V40 T4
631 mi
657 mi
Opel Astra 1.4 ecoFlex Start&Stop
Environmental Impact
115.6 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).
100.4 kWh
Volvo V40 T4
115.6 kWh
100.4 kWh
Opel Astra 1.4 ecoFlex Start&Stop
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
230 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 T4
Opel Astra 1.4 ecoFlex Start&Stop
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
952 lb
Maximum Payload
1151 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft









29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35 cu ft