Volvo V40 2012 vs Opel Astra 2012
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Diesel | 1.7 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 115 HP | 110 HP | |
| Torque: | 270 NM | 260 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.3 seconds | 12.5 seconds | |
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Volvo V40 is more dynamic to drive. Volvo V40 engine produces 5 HP more power than Opel Astra, whereas torque is 10 NM more than Opel Astra. Thanks to more power Volvo V40 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 3.6 | 3.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 5.0 l/100km | 5.8 l/100km | |
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The Volvo V40 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volvo V40 consumes 0.1 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 15 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volvo V40 consumes 0.8 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Opel Astra. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 62 litres | 56 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1720 km in combined cycle | 1510 km in combined cycle | |
| 1820 km on highway | 1640 km on highway | ||
| 1240 km with real consumption | 960 km with real consumption | ||
| Volvo V40 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 133 mm (5.2 inches) | 165 mm (6.5 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. | |||
| 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 | 4.42 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.81 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.51 m | |
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Volvo V40 is smaller. Volvo V40 is 5 cm shorter than the Opel Astra, 1 cm narrower, while the height of Volvo V40 is 8 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 335 litres | 370 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
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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 | 11.5 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volvo V40 is 0.3 metres less than that of the Opel Astra. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`890 | 1`940 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Volvo V40 scores higher in safety tests, but Opel Astra is better rated in child safety tests. The Volvo V40 scores significantly higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | above average | average | |
| Volvo V40 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Opel Astra has serious deffects in 15 percent more cases than Volvo V40, so Volvo V40 quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 8200 | 5000 | |
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