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 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
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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
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3461 lb
Curb Weight
2976 lb
4431 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4134 lb

Weight Difference:
485 lb
14.01 %

General
Volvo V40 T5
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M
Generation
B-K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo V40 T5
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Straight-five gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
B5254T12
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
251 hp
at 5400 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 4000 rpm
Volvo V40 T5
251 hp
158 hp
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266 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Volvo V40 T5
266 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
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Performance
Volvo V40 T5
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155 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec

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

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13.79 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.84 lb/hp
Volvo V40 T5
13.79 lb/hp
18.84 lb/hp
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Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 T5
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Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
57 mpg
Volvo V40 T5
30 mpg
57 mpg
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21 mpg
city
46 mpg
39 mpg
highway
65 mpg
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.7 gal
488 mi
Range
728 mi
Volvo V40 T5
488 mi
728 mi
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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
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Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
298 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 T5
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5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
970 lb
Maximum Payload
1157 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft









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