The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 T5 Geartronic (16 - 18) vs. Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex (15 - 17)
€ 40,000

€ 21,600

€ 40,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. Both cars are the same length, but the Volvo V40 T5 is 1.9 inches wider and 2.6 inches lower.
Volvo V40 T5
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55.9
73.1
80.4
58.5
71.2
80.4
73.1 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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3488 lb
Curb Weight
2998 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4123 lb

Weight Difference:
489 lb
14.02 %

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

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo V40 T5
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Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
B4204T11
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
242 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 3500 rpm
Volvo V40 T5
242 hp
108 hp
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258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Volvo V40 T5
258 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
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Performance
Volvo V40 T5
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149 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
6.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
289 ft
0.000 sec

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

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14.41 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.76 lb/hp
Volvo V40 T5
14.41 lb/hp
27.76 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 T5
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Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
67 mpg
Volvo V40 T5
40 mpg
67 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
30 mpg
city
59 mpg
49 mpg
highway
71 mpg
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.7 gal
653 mi
Range
852 mi
Volvo V40 T5
653 mi
852 mi
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
Environmental Impact
111.8 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).
71.9 kWh
Volvo V40 T5
111.8 kWh
71.9 kWh
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Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
220 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
150 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 T5
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5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
922 lb
Maximum Payload
1124 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft









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