The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 T5 Geartronic (12 - 14) vs. Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel (17 - 18)
€ 33,000
€ 23,200
€ 33,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,200
ⓘ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 1.6 Diesel Start&Stop
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 1.6 Diesel Start&Stop
3461 lb
Curb Weight
2998 lb
4431 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4134 lb
Weight Difference:
463 lb
13.38 %
General
Volvo V40 T5
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel Start&Stop
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
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel Start&Stop
Straight-five gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel 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
134 hp
at 3500 rpm
Volvo V40 T5
251 hp
134 hp
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel Start&Stop
266 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Volvo V40 T5
266 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel Start&Stop
Performance
Volvo V40 T5
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel Start&Stop
155 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 T5
62 mph
62
mph
mph
436 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel Start&Stop
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13.79 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.37 lb/hp
Volvo V40 T5
13.79 lb/hp
22.37 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel Start&Stop
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 T5
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel Start&Stop
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
60 mpg
Volvo V40 T5
30 mpg
60 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel Start&Stop
21 mpg
city
51 mpg
39 mpg
highway
67 mpg
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.7 gal
488 mi
Range
765 mi
Volvo V40 T5
488 mi
765 mi
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel 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).
80.3 kWh
Volvo V40 T5
149.7 kWh
80.3 kWh
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel Start&Stop
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
298 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
166 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 T5
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel Start&Stop
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
970 lb
Maximum Payload
1135 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.3 cu ft
