The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Astra Sedan 1.3 CDTI (12 - 13) vs. Volvo S40 1.6 (07 - 10)
€ 20,800

€ 21,900

€ 20,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Opel Astra 1.3 CDTI is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 7.2 inches longer, 1.7 inches wider and 1.8 inches taller than the Volvo S40 1.6.
Opel Astra 1.3 CDTI
Volvo S40 1.6
59.1
71.4
79.3
57.2
69.7
79.6
71.4 in
Width
69.7 in
79.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
59.1 in
Height
57.2 in
105.7
183.4
103.9
176.2
183.4 in
Length
176.2 in
105.7 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Opel Astra 1.3 CDTI
Volvo S40 1.6
3269 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4343 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3968 lb

Weight Difference:
194 lb
5.93 %

General
Opel Astra 1.3 CDTI
Volvo S40 1.6
P-J
Generation
M
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Opel Astra 1.3 CDTI
Volvo S40 1.6
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
B4164S3
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
94 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
99 hp
at 6000 rpm
Opel Astra 1.3 CDTI
94 hp
99 hp
Volvo S40 1.6
140 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
111 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Opel Astra 1.3 CDTI
140 lb‑ft
111 lb‑ft
Volvo S40 1.6
Performance
Opel Astra 1.3 CDTI
Volvo S40 1.6
112 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
14.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
666 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.3 CDTI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
541 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo S40 1.6
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34.78 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
31.06 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.3 CDTI
34.78 lb/hp
31.06 lb/hp
Volvo S40 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Astra 1.3 CDTI
Volvo S40 1.6
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
33 mpg
Opel Astra 1.3 CDTI
56 mpg
33 mpg
Volvo S40 1.6
44 mpg
city
26 mpg
65 mpg
highway
41 mpg
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
828 mi
Range
482 mi
Opel Astra 1.3 CDTI
828 mi
482 mi
Volvo S40 1.6
Environmental Impact
86.4 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
134.5 kWh
Opel Astra 1.3 CDTI
86.4 kWh
134.5 kWh
Volvo S40 1.6
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
179 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Astra 1.3 CDTI
Volvo S40 1.6
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1074 lb
Maximum Payload
893 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.4 cu ft









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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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