The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 T5 Geartronic (12 - 14) vs. Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo Automatic (12 - 15)
€ 33,000
€ 24,800
€ 33,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,800
ⓘ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 1.6 DI Turbo.
Volvo V40 T5
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo
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 1.6 DI Turbo
3461 lb
Curb Weight
3314 lb
4431 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4409 lb
Weight Difference:
148 lb
4.28 %
General
Volvo V40 T5
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo
M
Generation
P-J
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Volvo V40 T5
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo
Straight-five gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
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
168 hp
at 6000 rpm
Volvo V40 T5
251 hp
168 hp
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo
266 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
192 lb‑ft
at 1650 rpm
Volvo V40 T5
266 lb‑ft
192 lb‑ft
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo
Performance
Volvo V40 T5
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo
155 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 T5
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo
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13.79 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.73 lb/hp
Volvo V40 T5
13.79 lb/hp
19.73 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 T5
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Volvo V40 T5
30 mpg
35 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo
21 mpg
city
26 mpg
39 mpg
highway
44 mpg
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
488 mi
Range
512 mi
Volvo V40 T5
488 mi
512 mi
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo
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).
128.7 kWh
Volvo V40 T5
149.7 kWh
128.7 kWh
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5 / Euro 6
298 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 T5
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
970 lb
Maximum Payload
1096 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35 cu ft
