The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 T5 Geartronic (14 - 15) vs. Opel Astra 1.4 DI Turbo Automatic (19 - ..)
€ 33,700

€ 25,000

€ 33,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. Both cars are the same length, but the Volvo V40 T5 is an inch narrower and 2.6 inches lower.
Volvo V40 T5
Opel Astra 1.4 DI Turbo
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 T5
Opel Astra 1.4 DI Turbo
3490 lb
Curb Weight
2965 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4068 lb

Weight Difference:
525 lb
15.04 %

General
Volvo V40 T5
Opel Astra 1.4 DI Turbo
M
Generation
B-K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Engine
Volvo V40 T5
Opel Astra 1.4 DI Turbo
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
B4204T11
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.3 L / 64 cu in
242 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
143 hp
at 5000 rpm
Volvo V40 T5
242 hp
143 hp
Opel Astra 1.4 DI Turbo
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
174 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Volvo V40 T5
258 lb‑ft
174 lb‑ft
Opel Astra 1.4 DI Turbo
Performance
Volvo V40 T5
Opel Astra 1.4 DI Turbo
149 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
6.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
289 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 T5
62 mph
62
mph
mph
436 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.4 DI Turbo
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14.42 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.73 lb/hp
Volvo V40 T5
14.42 lb/hp
20.73 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.4 DI Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 T5
Opel Astra 1.4 DI Turbo
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
48 mpg
Volvo V40 T5
40 mpg
48 mpg
Opel Astra 1.4 DI Turbo
29 mpg
city
37 mpg
49 mpg
highway
57 mpg
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.7 gal
653 mi
Range
609 mi
Volvo V40 T5
653 mi
609 mi
Opel Astra 1.4 DI Turbo
Environmental Impact
111.8 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).
92.9 kWh
Volvo V40 T5
111.8 kWh
92.9 kWh
Opel Astra 1.4 DI Turbo
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-ISC (WLTP) 36AM-AO
220 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
214 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 T5
Opel Astra 1.4 DI Turbo
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
919 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft









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