The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 T4 Powershift (12 - 15) vs. Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel Automatic (17 - 18)
€ 29,100
€ 24,500
€ 29,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Volvo V40 T4 is a little smaller in every dimension. It's 0.1 cm shorter, 2.6 cm narrower and 6.5 cm lower than the Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel.
Volvo V40 T4
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel
1420
1783
2041
1485
1809
2042
1783 mm
Width
1809 mm
2041 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2042 mm
1420 mm
Height
1485 mm
2647
4369
2662
4370
4369 mm
Length
4370 mm
2647 mm
Wheelbase
2662 mm
Vehicle Weight
Volvo V40 T4
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel
1508 kg
Kerb Weight
1364 kg
1940 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1900 kg
Weight Difference:
144 kg
9.55 %
General
Volvo V40 T4
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel
M
Generation
B-K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Volvo V40 T4
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
B4164T
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1596 CC
Engine Capacity
1598 CC
178 bhp
at 5700 rpm
Power
134 bhp
at 3500 rpm
Volvo V40 T4
178 bhp
134 bhp
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel
240 NM
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
320 NM
at 2000 rpm
Volvo V40 T4
240 NM
320 NM
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel
Performance
Volvo V40 T4
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel
140 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
118 m
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 T4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
135 m
0.000 sec
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel
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8.47 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.18 kg/bhp
Volvo V40 T4
8.47 kg/bhp
10.18 kg/bhp
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 T4
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
63 mpg
Volvo V40 T4
46 mpg
63 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel
36 mpg
city
50 mpg
55 mpg
motorway
74 mpg
62 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
48 L
631 mi
Range
663 mi
Volvo V40 T4
631 mi
663 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).
92.5 kWh
Volvo V40 T4
115.6 kWh
92.5 kWh
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
143 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
119 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 T4
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
432 kg
Maximum Payload
536 kg
335 L
Boot Capacity
370 L
1032 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1210 L
