Volvo V40 2000 vs Opel Astra 1998
| Body: | Estate car / wagon | Hatchback | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 1.9 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 165 HP | 136 HP | |
| Torque: | 240 NM | 185 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.5 seconds | 9 seconds | |
|
Volvo V40 is more dynamic to drive. Volvo V40 engine produces 29 HP more power than Opel Astra, whereas torque is 55 NM more than Opel Astra. Thanks to more power Volvo V40 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.3 | 8.6 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.8 l/100km | 8.6 l/100km | |
|
By specification Volvo V40 consumes 0.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Opel Astra, which means that by driving the Volvo V40 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 45 litres of fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Volvo V40 consumes 0.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Opel Astra. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 52 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 720 km in combined cycle | 600 km in combined cycle | |
| 960 km on highway | 780 km on highway | ||
| 680 km with real consumption | 600 km with real consumption | ||
| Volvo V40 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.48 m | 4.11 m | |
| Width: | 1.72 m | 1.71 m | |
| Height: | 1.41 m | 1.42 m | |
|
Volvo V40 is larger, but slightly lower. Volvo V40 is 37 cm longer than the Opel Astra, 1 cm wider, while the height of Volvo V40 is 1 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 470 litres | 370 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1420 litres | 1180 litres | |
|
Volvo V40 has more luggage capacity. Volvo V40 has 100 litres more trunk space than the Opel Astra. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Volvo V40 (by 240 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.6 meters | 10.1 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volvo V40 is 0.5 metres more than that of the Opel Astra, which means Volvo V40 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`810 | 1`685 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | below average | average | |
| Opel Astra has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Volvo V40, so Opel Astra quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 1200 | 1000 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.4/10 | 7.5/10 | |
| Pros and Cons: |
Volvo V40 has
|
Opel Astra has
| |