The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 T4 Powershift (12 - 15) vs. Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo (12 - 12)
€ 29,100

€ 22,800

€ 29,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,800
ⓘ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 5 cm shorter, 3.1 cm narrower and 9 cm lower than the Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo.
Volvo V40 T4
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
1420
1783
2041
1510
1814
2013
1783 mm
Width
1814 mm
2041 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2013 mm
1420 mm
Height
1510 mm
2647
4369
2685
4419
4369 mm
Length
4419 mm
2647 mm
Wheelbase
2685 mm
Vehicle Weight
Volvo V40 T4
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
1508 kg
Kerb Weight
1373 kg
1940 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1870 kg

Weight Difference:
135 kg
8.95 %

General
Volvo V40 T4
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
M
Generation
P-J
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo V40 T4
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
B4164T
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1596 CC
Engine Capacity
1598 CC
178 bhp
at 5700 rpm
Power
178 bhp
at 5500 rpm
Volvo V40 T4
178 bhp
178 bhp
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
240 NM
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
230 NM
at 2200 rpm
Volvo V40 T4
240 NM
230 NM
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
Performance
Volvo V40 T4
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
140 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
118 m
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 T4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
118 m
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
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8.47 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.71 kg/bhp
Volvo V40 T4
8.47 kg/bhp
7.71 kg/bhp
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 T4
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
42 mpg
Volvo V40 T4
46 mpg
42 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
36 mpg
city
32 mpg
55 mpg
motorway
50 mpg
62 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
56 L
631 mi
Range
512 mi
Volvo V40 T4
631 mi
512 mi
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
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).
128.7 kWh
Volvo V40 T4
115.6 kWh
128.7 kWh
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
143 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
159 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 T4
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
432 kg
Maximum Payload
497 kg
335 L
Boot Capacity
370 L









1032 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1235 L