Opel Astra
1999 - 2004
Stationwagon 1.2i-16V | 75 HP | Petrol | Manual
Stationwagon 1.6i | 75 HP | Petrol | Manual
Stationwagon 1.6i | 75 HP | Petrol | Automatic
Stationwagon 1.6i | 84 HP | Petrol | Manual
Stationwagon 1.6i | 84 HP | Petrol | Automatic
Stationwagon 1.6i-16V | 100 HP | Petrol | Manual
Stationwagon 1.6i-16V | 100 HP | Petrol | Automatic
Stationwagon 1.7 CDTi | 80 HP | Diesel | Manual
Stationwagon 1.7 DTi | 75 HP | Diesel | Manual
Stationwagon 1.7 TD | 68 HP | Diesel | Manual
Stationwagon 1.8i-16V | 116 HP | Petrol | Manual
Stationwagon 1.8i-16V | 116 HP | Petrol | Automatic
Stationwagon 1.8i-16V | 125 HP | Petrol | Manual
Stationwagon 1.8i-16V | 125 HP | Petrol | Automatic
Stationwagon 2.0 DTi-16V | 101 HP | Diesel | Manual
Stationwagon 2.0 Di-16V | 82 HP | Diesel | Manual
Stationwagon 2.0 Di-16V | 82 HP | Diesel | Automatic
Stationwagon 2.0 Turbo OPC | 200 HP | Petrol | Manual
Stationwagon 2.0i-16V | 136 HP | Petrol | Manual
Stationwagon 2.0i-16V | 136 HP | Petrol | Automatic
Stationwagon 2.2 DTi-16V | 125 HP | Diesel | Manual
Stationwagon 2.2i-16V | 147 HP | Petrol | Manual
Stationwagon 2.2i-16V | 147 HP | Petrol | Automatic
1.4 Ecotec 16V | 90 HP | Petrol | Automatic
1.4 Ecotec 16V | 90 HP | Petrol | Manual
Volvo V40
1999 - 2000
Volvo V40 1.6 | 109 HP | Petrol | Manual
Volvo V40 1.8 | 115 HP | Petrol | Manual
Volvo V40 1.8 | 115 HP | Petrol | Automatic
Volvo V40 1.8 | 122 HP | Petrol | Manual
Volvo V40 1.8 | 122 HP | Petrol | Automatic
Volvo V40 1.8i | 125 HP | Petrol | Manual
Volvo V40 1.9 D | 95 HP | Diesel | Manual
Volvo V40 1.9 TD | 90 HP | Diesel | Manual
Volvo V40 2.0 | 140 HP | Petrol | Manual
Volvo V40 2.0 | 140 HP | Petrol | Automatic
Volvo V40 2.0 | 136 HP | Petrol | Manual
Volvo V40 2.0 | 136 HP | Petrol | Automatic
Volvo V40 2.0 T | 160 HP | Petrol | Manual
Volvo V40 2.0 T | 160 HP | Petrol | Automatic
Volvo V40 T4 | 200 HP | Petrol | Manual
Volvo V40 T4 | 200 HP | Petrol | Automatic
Gearbox:
Manual Manual
Engine:
2.0 Diesel 1.9 Diesel
Performance
Power:
101 HP 95 HP
Torque:
230 NM 190 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h:
12.5 seconds 12.5 seconds
Opel Astra engine produces 6 HP more power than Volvo V40, whereas torque is 40 NM more than Volvo V40.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
5.9 5.6
Real fuel consumption:
6.0 l/100km 6.0 l/100km
The Volvo V40 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Opel Astra consumes 0.3 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 45 litres more fuel.
Fuel tank capacity:
52 litres 60 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
880 km in combined cycle 1070 km in combined cycle
1080 km on highway 1300 km on highway
860 km with real consumption 1000 km with real consumption
Volvo V40 gets more mileage on one fuel tank.
Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption " to learn more about fuel economy.
Dimensions
Length:
4.29 m 4.48 m
Width:
1.71 m 1.72 m
Height:
1.51 m 1.41 m
Opel Astra is smaller, but higher. Opel Astra is 19 cm shorter than the Volvo V40, 1 cm narrower, while the height of Opel Astra is 10 cm higher.
Trunk capacity:
480 litres no data
Trunk max capacity:with rear seats folded down
1500 litres no data
Turning diameter:
10.8 meters 10.6 meters
The turning circle of the Opel Astra is 0.2 metres more than that of the Volvo V40.
Gross weight (kg):
1`770 no data
Safety:
no data
Quality:
average
below 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 (€):
800 600
Rating in user reviews:
7.5 /10
6.4 /10
Pros and Cons:
Opel Astra has
more power higher ratings in user reviews
Volvo V40 has
lower fuel consumption more full fuel tank mileage lower price
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