Volvo V40 2012 vs Opel Astra 2015
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Diesel | 1.4 Petrol | |
| Diesel (Volvo V40) engines typically outperform gasoline engines in terms of fuel efficiency and low-end torque. This makes them more economical and better suited for towing or long-distance travel. However, gasoline (Opel Astra) engines mostly are lighter, quieter, and offer better acceleration and responsiveness, especially in smaller vehicles. For more information, see the article "Diesel or Petrol: Fuel Economy and Key Differences." | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 115 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 270 NM | 245 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.3 seconds | 8.3 seconds | |
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Opel Astra is a more dynamic driving. Volvo V40 engine produces 35 HP less power than Opel Astra, but torque is 25 NM more than Opel Astra. Due to the lower power, Volvo V40 reaches 100 km/h speed 4 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 3.6 | 5.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 5.0 l/100km | 7.0 l/100km | |
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The Volvo V40 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volvo V40 consumes 1.9 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Opel Astra, which means that by driving the Volvo V40 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 285 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volvo V40 consumes 2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Opel Astra. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 62 litres | 48 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1720 km in combined cycle | 870 km in combined cycle | |
| 1820 km on highway | 1060 km on highway | ||
| 1240 km with real consumption | 680 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. | |||
| 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: | 1.80 m | 1.81 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.49 m | |
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Volvo V40 is smaller. Volvo V40 and Opel Astra are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 335 litres | 370 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1210 litres | |
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Opel Astra has more luggage space. Volvo V40 has 35 litres less trunk space than the Opel Astra. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.2 meters | 11.1 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volvo V40 is 0.1 metres more than that of the Opel Astra. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`890 | 1`820 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | high | |
| 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 (€): | 7400 | 7200 | |
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