Volvo V40 2002 vs Opel Astra 2004
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.9 Diesel | 1.9 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 115 HP | 120 HP | |
| Torque: | 265 NM | 280 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.5 seconds | 10.8 seconds | |
| Volvo V40 engine produces 5 HP less power than Opel Astra, whereas torque is 15 NM less than Opel Astra. Despite less power, Volvo V40 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.4 | 6.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.0 l/100km | 6.2 l/100km | |
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The Volvo V40 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volvo V40 consumes 0.7 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 105 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volvo V40 consumes 0.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Opel Astra. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 52 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1110 km in combined cycle | 850 km in combined cycle | |
| 1390 km on highway | 1000 km on highway | ||
| 1000 km with real consumption | 830 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. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 470'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Opel Astra engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 8 years | 6 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 11 other car models, including Renault Laguna, Renault Scenic, Volvo S40, Mitsubishi Carisma | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Opel Zafira, Opel Vectra, Opel Signum | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Volvo V40 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Volvo V40 2002 1.9 engine: Long-lasting and fuel-efficient engine. Maintaining oil change and maintenance intervals is essential for a long engine life, as poor or untimely oil changes can result in turbine and oil pump damage, followed ... More about Volvo V40 2002 1.9 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.48 m | 4.52 m | |
| Width: | 1.72 m | 1.75 m | |
| Height: | 1.41 m | 1.50 m | |
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Volvo V40 is smaller. Volvo V40 is 4 cm shorter than the Opel Astra, 3 cm narrower, while the height of Volvo V40 is 9 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 413 litres | no data | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1420 litres | 1590 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.6 meters | 11.1 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volvo V40 is 0.5 metres less than that of the Opel Astra, which means Volvo V40 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`800 | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | below average | |
| Volvo V40 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Opel Astra has serious deffects in 35 percent more cases than Volvo V40, so Volvo V40 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1000 | 1200 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.4/10 | 7.5/10 | |
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