The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 T5 Geartronic (14 - 15) vs. Opel Astra 1.6 (09 - 12)
€ 33,700
€ 19,300
€ 33,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Volvo V40 T5 is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 2 inches shorter, 1.2 inches narrower and 3.5 inches lower than the Opel Astra 1.6.
Volvo V40 T5
Opel Astra 1.6
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 T5
Opel Astra 1.6
3490 lb
Curb Weight
3027 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4123 lb
Weight Difference:
463 lb
13.27 %
General
Volvo V40 T5
Opel Astra 1.6
M
Generation
P-J
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
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo V40 T5
Opel Astra 1.6
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
B4204T11
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
242 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 6000 rpm
Volvo V40 T5
242 hp
113 hp
Opel Astra 1.6
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
114 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Volvo V40 T5
258 lb‑ft
114 lb‑ft
Opel Astra 1.6
Performance
Volvo V40 T5
Opel Astra 1.6
149 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
6.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
289 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 T5
62 mph
62
mph
mph
535 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Astra 1.6
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14.42 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.79 lb/hp
Volvo V40 T5
14.42 lb/hp
26.79 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 T5
Opel Astra 1.6
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Volvo V40 T5
40 mpg
37 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6
29 mpg
city
28 mpg
49 mpg
highway
46 mpg
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
653 mi
Range
552 mi
Volvo V40 T5
653 mi
552 mi
Opel Astra 1.6
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).
119.4 kWh
Volvo V40 T5
111.8 kWh
119.4 kWh
Opel Astra 1.6
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
220 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
237 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 T5
Opel Astra 1.6
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
919 lb
Maximum Payload
1096 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35 cu ft
