The Comparative Analysis :

Opel Astra Sedan 1.3 CDTI (12 - 13) vs. Volvo S40 DRIVe (10 - 12)

€ 20,800
Opel Astra Sedan 1.3 CDTI (12 - 13) Opel Astra 1.3 CDTI
€ 24,800
 Volvo S40 DRIVe (10 - 12) Volvo S40 DRIVe
€ 20,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,800

ⓘ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 DRIVe.
Opel Astra 1.3 CDTI
Volvo S40 DRIVe
59.1
Blueprint Opel Astra Sedan 1.3 CDTI (12 - 13)
71.4
79.3
57.2
Blueprint Volvo S40 DRIVe (10 - 12)
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
Blueprint Opel Astra Sedan 1.3 CDTI (12 - 13)
105.7
183.4
Blueprint Volvo S40 DRIVe (10 - 12)
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 DRIVe
3269 lb
Curb Weight
3005 lb
4343 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4145 lb
Opel Astra Sedan 1.3 CDTI (12 - 13)
Weight Difference:
265 lb
8.11 %
Volvo S40 DRIVe (10 - 12)

General

Opel Astra 1.3 CDTI
Volvo S40 DRIVe
P-J
Generation
M
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Opel Astra 1.3 CDTI
Volvo S40 DRIVe
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
D4162T
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
113 hp
at 3600 rpm
Opel Astra 1.3 CDTI
94 hp
113 hp
Volvo S40 DRIVe
140 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Opel Astra 1.3 CDTI
140 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
Volvo S40 DRIVe

Performance

Opel Astra 1.3 CDTI
Volvo S40 DRIVe
112 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
14.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

666 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.3 CDTI

62 mph 62
mph

518 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo S40 DRIVe

▶ REPLAY
34.78 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.59 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.3 CDTI
34.78 lb/hp
26.59 lb/hp
Volvo S40 DRIVe

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Opel Astra 1.3 CDTI
Volvo S40 DRIVe
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
62 mpg
Opel Astra 1.3 CDTI
56 mpg
62 mpg
Volvo S40 DRIVe
44 mpg
city
55 mpg
65 mpg
highway
67 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
828 mi
Range
899 mi
Opel Astra 1.3 CDTI
828 mi
899 mi
Volvo S40 DRIVe
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).
78.2 kWh
Opel Astra 1.3 CDTI
86.4 kWh
78.2 kWh
Volvo S40 DRIVe
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
179 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
159 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Opel Astra 1.3 CDTI
Volvo S40 DRIVe
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1074 lb
Maximum Payload
1140 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data