Opel Astra 2015 vs Volvo V40 2012
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Diesel | 1.6 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 160 HP | 115 HP | |
| Torque: | 350 NM | 270 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.9 seconds | 12.3 seconds | |
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Opel Astra is more dynamic to drive. Opel Astra engine produces 45 HP more power than Volvo V40, whereas torque is 80 NM more than Volvo V40. Thanks to more power Opel Astra reaches 100 km/h speed 3.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.1 | 3.6 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.0 l/100km | 5.0 l/100km | |
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The Volvo V40 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Opel Astra consumes 0.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo V40, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Opel Astra could require 75 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Opel Astra consumes 1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo V40. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 48 litres | 62 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1170 km in combined cycle | 1720 km in combined cycle | |
| 1330 km on highway | 1820 km on highway | ||
| 800 km with real consumption | 1240 km with real consumption | ||
| Volvo V40 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Volvo V40 2012 1.6 engine: The main issues reported by owners are frequent oil and coolant leaks. The Siemens fuel system with piezo injectors is highly sensitive to fuel quality, requiring the use of high-grade diesel to avoid ... More about Volvo V40 2012 1.6 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.37 m | 4.37 m | |
| Width: | 1.81 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.49 m | 1.44 m | |
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Opel Astra is larger. Opel Astra and Volvo V40 are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 370 litres | 335 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1210 litres | no data | |
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Opel Astra has more luggage capacity. Opel Astra has 35 litres more trunk space than the Volvo V40. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.1 meters | 11.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Opel Astra is 0.1 metres less than that of the Volvo V40. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`875 | 1`890 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | high | above average | |
| Opel Astra has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Volvo V40 has serious deffects in 10 percent more cases than Opel Astra, so Opel Astra quality is probably slightly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 8800 | 8200 | |
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