Volvo V40 is more dynamic to drive. Volvo V40 engine produces 64 HP more power than Opel Astra, whereas torque is 115 NM more than Opel Astra. Thanks to more power Volvo V40 reaches 100 km/h speed 2.5 seconds faster.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
9.5
9.3
Volvo V40 consumes 0.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Opel Astra, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Volvo V40 could require 30 litres more fuel.
Fuel tank capacity:
60 litres
52 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
630 km in combined cycle
550 km in combined cycle
880 km on highway
740 km on highway
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:
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370 litres
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down
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1180 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.
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.
