The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 T5 Geartronic (12 - 14) vs. Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC (15 - 17)
€ 33,000
€ 17,300
€ 33,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 17,300
ⓘ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 ECOTEC
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 ECOTEC
3461 lb
Curb Weight
2743 lb
4431 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3880 lb
Weight Difference:
719 lb
20.77 %
General
Volvo V40 T5
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC
M
Generation
B-K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo V40 T5
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC
Straight-five gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
B5254T12
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
251 hp
at 5400 rpm
Power
99 hp
at 6000 rpm
Volvo V40 T5
251 hp
99 hp
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC
266 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
96 lb‑ft
at 4400 rpm
Volvo V40 T5
266 lb‑ft
96 lb‑ft
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC
Performance
Volvo V40 T5
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC
155 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 T5
62 mph
62
mph
mph
610 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC
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13.79 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.71 lb/hp
Volvo V40 T5
13.79 lb/hp
27.71 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 T5
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
43 mpg
Volvo V40 T5
30 mpg
43 mpg
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC
21 mpg
city
31 mpg
39 mpg
highway
53 mpg
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.7 gal
488 mi
Range
542 mi
Volvo V40 T5
488 mi
542 mi
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC
Environmental Impact
149.7 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).
104.1 kWh
Volvo V40 T5
149.7 kWh
104.1 kWh
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
298 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
206 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 T5
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
970 lb
Maximum Payload
1138 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.3 cu ft
