Opel Astra K or Volvo V40 II?

2015–2021 vs 2012–2019 · Hatchback 5-door/Wagon vs Hatchback 5-door

In short

Length: Astra K 4,702 mm, V40 II 4,369 mm — a 33 cm difference.
Boot: Astra K 540 l, V40 II 335 l.
Lowest consumption: Astra K 3.7 l/100 km, V40 II 3.8 l/100 km.
Power: Astra K 74–147 kW, V40 II 84–140 kW.
Standard equipment: Astra K 25 items (Selection), V40 II 37 items (Kinetic).
On Autodrom: Astra K from €3,550 (2 listings); no V40 II is listed right now.

Opel Astra K2015–2021 · 12 engines · Selection, Edition, Dynamic, InnovationSpecifications →2 listings from €3,550 →

Volvo V40 II2012–2019 · 4 engines · Kinetic, Momentum, SummumSpecifications →Listings →

Only differences

better value

	Opel Astra K2015–20212 listings · from €3,550	Volvo V40 II2012–2019no listings
Dimensions
Length	Length4,370 mm–4,702 mm	Length4,369 mm
Width	Width1,809 mm	Width1,802 mm
Height	Height1,485 mm–1,510 mm	Height1,420 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase2,662 mm	Wheelbase2,647 mm
Ground clearance	Ground clearance135 mm–140 mm	Ground clearance133 mm
Trunk volume	Trunk volume370 l–540 l	Trunk volume335 l
Curb weight	Curb weight1,185 kg–1,400 kg	Curb weight1,356 kg–1,440 kg
Fuel tank	Fuel tank48 l	Fuel tank52 l–60 l
Engines
Production years	Production years2015–2021	Production years2012–2019
Body type	Body typeHatchback 5-door, Wagon	Body typeHatchback 5-door
Number of engines	Number of engines12	Number of engines4
Power	Power74–147 kW (101–200 hp)	Power84–140 kW (114–190 hp)
Displacement (l)	Displacement (l)1.0–1.6	Displacement (l)1.6–2.0
Fuel	FuelPetrol, Diesel	FuelDiesel, Petrol
Gearbox	GearboxManual, Automatic	GearboxManual, Automatic
Drivetrain	DrivetrainFront-wheel	DrivetrainFront-wheel
Lowest consumption	Lowest consumption3.7 l/100 km · 1.6 CDTI 110	Lowest consumption3.8 l/100 km · D2
Best 0–100 km/h	Best 0–100 km/h6.6 s · 1.6 Turbo 200	Best 0–100 km/h7.4 s · D4
Top speed	Top speed235 km/h	Top speed230 km/h
Trim levelsSelection · Kinetic
Items in the base trim	Items in the base trim25 · Selection	Items in the base trim37 · Kinetic
Items in the top trim	Items in the top trim41 · Innovation	Items in the top trim37 · Kinetic
Equipment · Comfort5 · 8
Climate Control, 2-zone	Climate Control, 2-zone—	Climate Control, 2-zone✓
Steering Wheel Height Adjustment	Steering Wheel Height Adjustment✓	Steering Wheel Height Adjustment✓
Steering Wheel Reach Adjustment	Steering Wheel Reach Adjustment✓	Steering Wheel Reach Adjustment✓
Front Power Windows	Front Power Windows✓	Front Power Windows✓
Rear Power Windows	Rear Power Windows—	Rear Power Windows✓
Power Steering	Power Steering✓	Power Steering✓
Start-Stop System	Start-Stop System—	Start-Stop System✓
Power-adjustable mirrors	Power-adjustable mirrors✓	Power-adjustable mirrors✓
Equipment · Interior4 · 5
Fabric	Fabric✓	Fabric✓
Driver's Seat Height Adjustment	Driver's Seat Height Adjustment✓	Driver's Seat Height Adjustment✓
5 Seats	5 Seats✓	5 Seats—
Folding Rear Seat	Folding Rear Seat✓	Folding Rear Seat✓
Front centre armrest	Front centre armrest—	Front centre armrest✓
Folding front passenger seatback	Folding front passenger seatback—	Folding front passenger seatback✓
Equipment · Multimedia2 · 5
Audio System	Audio System—	Audio System✓
Audio Preparation	Audio Preparation✓	Audio Preparation—
Bluetooth	Bluetooth—	Bluetooth✓
USB Port	USB Port—	USB Port✓
12V Socket	12V Socket✓	12V Socket✓
AUX input	AUX input—	AUX input✓
Equipment · Visibility & lights1 · 2
Heated Side Mirrors	Heated Side Mirrors—	Heated Side Mirrors✓
Daytime Running Lights	Daytime Running Lights✓	Daytime Running Lights✓
Equipment · Safety10 · 12
Driver's Airbag	Driver's Airbag✓	Driver's Airbag✓
Front Passenger Airbag	Front Passenger Airbag✓	Front Passenger Airbag✓
Front Side Airbags	Front Side Airbags✓	Front Side Airbags✓
Curtain Airbags	Curtain Airbags✓	Curtain Airbags✓
Driver's Knee Airbag	Driver's Knee Airbag—	Driver's Knee Airbag✓
Rear Isofix Mounts	Rear Isofix Mounts✓	Rear Isofix Mounts✓
Autonomous Emergency Braking	Autonomous Emergency Braking—	Autonomous Emergency Braking✓
Brake assist (BAS)	Brake assist (BAS)✓	Brake assist (BAS)✓
Hill Start Assist	Hill Start Assist✓	Hill Start Assist✓
ABS	ABS✓	ABS✓
Electronic Stability Control (ESP)	Electronic Stability Control (ESP)✓	Electronic Stability Control (ESP)✓
Tyre Pressure Monitoring	Tyre Pressure Monitoring✓	Tyre Pressure Monitoring✓
Equipment · Anti-theft2 · 2
Central Locking	Central Locking✓	Central Locking✓
Immobilizer	Immobilizer✓	Immobilizer✓
Equipment · Exterior1 · 3
Steel Wheels	Steel Wheels✓	Steel Wheels✓
R16 Wheels	R16 Wheels—	R16 Wheels✓
Compact spare wheel	Compact spare wheel—	Compact spare wheel✓
On Autodrom now
Listings	Listings2	Listings0
Price from	Price from€3,550	Price fromnot specified
Average price	Average price€5,050	Average pricenot specified

Frequently asked questions

Which is bigger — Opel Astra K or Volvo V40 II?

Length: Opel Astra K 4,702 mm, Volvo V40 II 4,369 mm (a 333 mm difference). Wheelbase: 2,662 vs 2,647 mm. Boot: 540 vs 335 l.

Which uses less fuel — Opel Astra K or Volvo V40 II?

The most frugal Opel Astra K uses 3.7 l/100 km (1.6 CDTI 110); the most frugal Volvo V40 II 3.8 l/100 km (D2).

Which is more powerful — Opel Astra K or Volvo V40 II?

The strongest Opel Astra K makes 147 kW (200 hp) (1.6 Turbo 200); the strongest Volvo V40 II 140 kW (190 hp) (D4).

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