The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 T4 Powershift (12 - 15) vs. Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel (17 - 18)
€ 29,100
€ 20,600
€ 29,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. Both cars are the same length, but the Volvo V40 T4 is an inch narrower and 2.6 inches lower.
Volvo V40 T4
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel
55.9
70.2
80.4
58.5
71.2
80.4
70.2 in
Width
71.2 in
80.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.4 in
55.9 in
Height
58.5 in
104.2
172
104.8
172
172 in
Length
172 in
104.2 in
Wheelbase
104.8 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo V40 T4
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel
3325 lb
Curb Weight
2965 lb
4277 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4101 lb
Weight Difference:
359 lb
10.8 %
General
Volvo V40 T4
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel
M
Generation
B-K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo V40 T4
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel
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
1.6 L / 78 cu in
178 hp
at 5700 rpm
Power
94 hp
at 3500 rpm
Volvo V40 T4
178 hp
94 hp
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel
177 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Volvo V40 T4
177 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel
Performance
Volvo V40 T4
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel
140 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 T4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
577 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel
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18.68 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
31.54 lb/hp
Volvo V40 T4
18.68 lb/hp
31.54 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 T4
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
64 mpg
Volvo V40 T4
39 mpg
64 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel
30 mpg
city
56 mpg
46 mpg
highway
71 mpg
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.7 gal
631 mi
Range
806 mi
Volvo V40 T4
631 mi
806 mi
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel
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).
76.1 kWh
Volvo V40 T4
115.6 kWh
76.1 kWh
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
230 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
156 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 T4
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
952 lb
Maximum Payload
1135 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.3 cu ft
