Opel Astra 2015 vs Volvo V40 2015
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 330 HP | 152 HP | |
| Torque: | 440 NM | 250 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | n/a seconds | 8.3 seconds | |
| Opel Astra engine produces 178 HP more power than Volvo V40, whereas torque is 190 NM more than Volvo V40. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | 5.5 | |
| Ground clearance: | 80 mm (3.1 inches) | 133 mm (5.2 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Volvo V40 can perform better on bad roads - it can go over higher obstacles and bumps. At the same time, the higher ground clearance can reduce stability and handling on paved roads, especially at higher speeds. Note, however, that this Volvo V40 version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.37 m | 4.37 m | |
| Width: | 1.95 m | 1.86 m | |
| Height: | 1.38 m | 1.44 m | |
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Opel Astra is larger, but lower. 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): | no data | no data | |
| 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 (€): | 9000 | 9000 | |
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