Opel Astra 2015 vs Volvo V40 2012
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.4 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 125 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 245 NM | 240 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.2 seconds | 8.8 seconds | |
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Volvo V40 is a more dynamic driving. Opel Astra engine produces 25 HP less power than Volvo V40, but torque is 5 NM more than Volvo V40. Due to the lower power, Opel Astra reaches 100 km/h speed 0.4 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | 5.4 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 48 litres | 62 litres | |
| 690 km with real consumption | 920 km with real consumption | ||
| Ground clearance: | 150 mm (5.9 inches) | 133 mm (5.2 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Opel Astra 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 Opel Astra version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. | |||
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`820 | 1`910 | |
| 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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