The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo V40 T5 Geartronic (12 - 14) vs. Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI (15 - 17)

€ 33,000
Volvo V40 T5 Geartronic (12 - 14) Volvo V40 T5
€ 20,300
 Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI (15 - 17) Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
€ 33,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,300

ⓘ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 CDTI.
Volvo V40 T5
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
1420
Blueprint Volvo V40 T5 Geartronic (12 - 14)
1783
2041
1485
Blueprint Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI (15 - 17)
1809
2042
1783 mm
Width
1809 mm
2041 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2042 mm
1420 mm
Height
1485 mm
Blueprint Volvo V40 T5 Geartronic (12 - 14)
2647
4369
Blueprint Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI (15 - 17)
2662
4370
4369 mm
Length
4370 mm
2647 mm
Wheelbase
2662 mm

Vehicle Weight

Volvo V40 T5
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
1570 kg
Kerb Weight
1345 kg
2010 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1860 kg
Volvo V40 T5 Geartronic (12 - 14)
Weight Difference:
225 kg
14.33 %
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI (15 - 17)

General

Volvo V40 T5
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
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 CDTI
Straight-five petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
B5254T12
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2497 CC
Engine Capacity
1598 CC
251 bhp
at 5400 rpm
Power
94 bhp
at 3500 rpm
Volvo V40 T5
251 bhp
94 bhp
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
360 NM
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
280 NM
at 1500 rpm
Volvo V40 T5
360 NM
280 NM
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI

Performance

Volvo V40 T5
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

85 m
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 T5

62 mph 62
mph

176 m
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI

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6.25 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.31 kg/bhp
Volvo V40 T5
6.25 kg/bhp
14.31 kg/bhp
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo V40 T5
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
76 mpg
Volvo V40 T5
36 mpg
76 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
25 mpg
city
67 mpg
47 mpg
motorway
86 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
62 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
48 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
488 mi
Range
806 mi
Volvo V40 T5
488 mi
806 mi
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
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).
76.1 kWh
Volvo V40 T5
149.7 kWh
76.1 kWh
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
185 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
97 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Volvo V40 T5
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
440 kg
Maximum Payload
515 kg
335 L
Boot Capacity
370 L
1032 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1210 L