The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Astra Sedan 1.3 CDTI ecoFlex (12 - 13) vs. Volvo S40 D5 (08 - 10)
€ 21,100

€ 28,900

€ 21,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Opel Astra 1.3 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop 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 D5.
Opel Astra 1.3 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
Volvo S40 D5
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 ecoFlex Start&Stop
Volvo S40 D5
3269 lb
Curb Weight
3316 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4453 lb

Weight Difference:
46 lb
1.39 %

General
Opel Astra 1.3 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
Volvo S40 D5
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 ecoFlex Start&Stop
Volvo S40 D5
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-five diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Code
D5244T8
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
2.4 L / 117 cu in
94 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
178 hp
at 4000 rpm
Opel Astra 1.3 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
94 hp
178 hp
Volvo S40 D5
140 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Opel Astra 1.3 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
140 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Volvo S40 D5
Performance
Opel Astra 1.3 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
Volvo S40 D5
112 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
14.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
666 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.3 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo S40 D5
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34.78 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.63 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.3 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
34.78 lb/hp
18.63 lb/hp
Volvo S40 D5
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Astra 1.3 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
Volvo S40 D5
Fuel Economy
59 mpg
combined
38 mpg
Opel Astra 1.3 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
59 mpg
38 mpg
Volvo S40 D5
50 mpg
city
28 mpg
65 mpg
highway
48 mpg
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
870 mi
Range
601 mi
Opel Astra 1.3 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
870 mi
601 mi
Volvo S40 D5
Environmental Impact
82.2 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).
127.6 kWh
Opel Astra 1.3 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
82.2 kWh
127.6 kWh
Volvo S40 D5
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
171 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
264 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Astra 1.3 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
Volvo S40 D5
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1096 lb
Maximum Payload
1138 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.4 cu ft









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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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