The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 T5 Geartronic (12 - 14) vs. Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo CDTI ecoFlex (15 - 17)
€ 33,000

€ 24,300

€ 33,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Volvo V40 T5 is a little smaller in every dimension. It's 0.1 cm shorter, 2.6 cm narrower and 6.5 cm lower than the Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop.
Volvo V40 T5
Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
1420
1783
2041
1485
1809
2042
1783 mm
Width
1809 mm
2041 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2042 mm
1420 mm
Height
1485 mm
2647
4369
2662
4370
4369 mm
Length
4370 mm
2647 mm
Wheelbase
2662 mm
Vehicle Weight
Volvo V40 T5
Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
1570 kg
Kerb Weight
1350 kg
2010 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1875 kg

Weight Difference:
220 kg
14.01 %

General
Volvo V40 T5
Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
M
Generation
B-K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo V40 T5
Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
Straight-five petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
B5254T12
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2497 CC
Engine Capacity
1598 CC
251 bhp
at 5400 rpm
Power
158 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Volvo V40 T5
251 bhp
158 bhp
Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
360 NM
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
350 NM
at 1500 rpm
Volvo V40 T5
360 NM
350 NM
Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
Performance
Volvo V40 T5
Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
155 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
85 m
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 T5
62 mph
62
mph
mph
119 m
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
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6.25 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.54 kg/bhp
Volvo V40 T5
6.25 kg/bhp
8.54 kg/bhp
Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 T5
Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
69 mpg
Volvo V40 T5
36 mpg
69 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
25 mpg
city
55 mpg
47 mpg
motorway
78 mpg
62 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
48 L
488 mi
Range
728 mi
Volvo V40 T5
488 mi
728 mi
Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
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).
84.3 kWh
Volvo V40 T5
149.7 kWh
84.3 kWh
Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
185 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
109 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 T5
Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
440 kg
Maximum Payload
525 kg
335 L
Boot Capacity
370 L









1032 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1210 L