The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 T5 Geartronic (14 - 15) vs. Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI (12 - 13)
€ 33,700
€ 21,000
€ 33,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,000
ⓘ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 1.7 CDTI.
Volvo V40 T5
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
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 1.7 CDTI
3490 lb
Curb Weight
3314 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4475 lb
Weight Difference:
176 lb
5.04 %
General
Volvo V40 T5
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
M
Generation
P-J
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo V40 T5
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
B4204T11
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.7 L / 83 cu in
242 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 3800 rpm
Volvo V40 T5
242 hp
108 hp
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
192 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Volvo V40 T5
258 lb‑ft
192 lb‑ft
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
Performance
Volvo V40 T5
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
149 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
6.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
289 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 T5
62 mph
62
mph
mph
561 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
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14.42 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.69 lb/hp
Volvo V40 T5
14.42 lb/hp
30.69 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 T5
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Volvo V40 T5
40 mpg
52 mpg
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
29 mpg
city
44 mpg
49 mpg
highway
59 mpg
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
653 mi
Range
773 mi
Volvo V40 T5
653 mi
773 mi
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
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).
92.5 kWh
Volvo V40 T5
111.8 kWh
92.5 kWh
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
220 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 T5
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
919 lb
Maximum Payload
1162 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35 cu ft
