Volvo V40 Cross Country (2012 – 2016) vs Vauxhall Astra VXR (2012 – 2015): specs compared
The Vauxhall Astra VXR is the more powerful of the two, with up to 280 hp against 254 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 5.9 s against 6.1 s. It has the higher top speed: 249 km/h against 240 km/h. The Volvo V40 Cross Country uses less fuel, from 3.8 L/100 km against 8.1 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 1,359 kg against 1,404 kg. At 4,465 mm, the Vauxhall Astra VXR is 96 mm longer than the Volvo V40 Cross Country.
| Specification |
Volvo
V40 Cross Country
2012 – 2016
|
Vauxhall
Astra VXR
2012 – 2015
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Sweden | United Kingdom |
| Documented years | 2012 – 2016 | 2012 – 2015 |
| Body style | Cross Country · SUV / crossover | — |
| Variants | 16 | 1 |
| Fuel | Diesel, Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | FWD · AWD | FWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 114 – 254 hp | 280 hp |
| Torque | 240 – 400 Nm | 400 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 6.1 – 12.1 s | 5.9 s |
| Top speed | 185 – 240 km/h | 249 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 3.8 – 8.3 L/100 km | 8.1 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,369 mm | 4,465 mm |
| Width | 2,042 mm | 1,839 mm |
| Height | 1,458 mm | 1,488 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,647 mm | 2,695 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,359 – 1,635 kg | 1,404 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.
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