The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo V40 T5 Geartronic (12 - 14) vs. Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI (12 - 13)

€ 33,000
Volvo V40 T5 Geartronic (12 - 14) Volvo V40 T5
€ 22,400
 Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI (12 - 13) Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
€ 33,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,400

ⓘ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 5 cm shorter, 3.1 cm narrower and 9 cm lower than the Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI.
Volvo V40 T5
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
1420
Blueprint Volvo V40 T5 Geartronic (12 - 14)
1783
2041
1510
Blueprint Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI (12 - 13)
1814
2013
1783 mm
Width
1814 mm
2041 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2013 mm
1420 mm
Height
1510 mm
Blueprint Volvo V40 T5 Geartronic (12 - 14)
2647
4369
Blueprint Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI (12 - 13)
2685
4419
4369 mm
Length
4419 mm
2647 mm
Wheelbase
2685 mm

Vehicle Weight

Volvo V40 T5
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
1570 kg
Kerb Weight
1503 kg
2010 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
2030 kg
Volvo V40 T5 Geartronic (12 - 14)
Weight Difference:
67 kg
4.27 %
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI (12 - 13)

General

Volvo V40 T5
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
M
Generation
P-J
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 1.7 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
1686 CC
251 bhp
at 5400 rpm
Power
128 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Volvo V40 T5
251 bhp
128 bhp
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
360 NM
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
300 NM
at 2000 rpm
Volvo V40 T5
360 NM
300 NM
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI

Performance

Volvo V40 T5
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
123 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

85 m
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 T5

62 mph 62
mph

147 m
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI

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6.25 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.74 kg/bhp
Volvo V40 T5
6.25 kg/bhp
11.74 kg/bhp
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo V40 T5
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
63 mpg
Volvo V40 T5
36 mpg
63 mpg
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
25 mpg
city
52 mpg
47 mpg
motorway
71 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
62 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
56 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
488 mi
Range
773 mi
Volvo V40 T5
488 mi
773 mi
Opel Astra 1.7 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).
92.5 kWh
Volvo V40 T5
149.7 kWh
92.5 kWh
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
185 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
119 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Volvo V40 T5
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
440 kg
Maximum Payload
527 kg
335 L
Boot Capacity
370 L
1032 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1235 L