The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Astra Sedan 1.4 (12 - 13) vs. Volvo S40 D4 Geartronic (10 - 12)
€ 18,300
€ 30,900
€ 18,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Opel Astra 1.4 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 D4.
Opel Astra 1.4
Volvo S40 D4
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 1.4
Volvo S40 D4
3097 lb
Curb Weight
3532 lb
4178 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4453 lb
Weight Difference:
434 lb
12.29 %
General
Opel Astra 1.4
Volvo S40 D4
P-J
Generation
M
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Opel Astra 1.4
Volvo S40 D4
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-five diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Code
D5204T
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
99 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
175 hp
at 4000 rpm
Opel Astra 1.4
99 hp
175 hp
Volvo S40 D4
96 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Opel Astra 1.4
96 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Volvo S40 D4
Performance
Opel Astra 1.4
Volvo S40 D4
114 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
14.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
646 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Astra 1.4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
400 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo S40 D4
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31.28 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.18 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.4
31.28 lb/hp
20.18 lb/hp
Volvo S40 D4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Astra 1.4
Volvo S40 D4
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
42 mpg
Opel Astra 1.4
43 mpg
42 mpg
Volvo S40 D4
33 mpg
city
31 mpg
52 mpg
highway
52 mpg
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
633 mi
Range
665 mi
Opel Astra 1.4
633 mi
665 mi
Volvo S40 D4
Environmental Impact
104.1 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).
115.2 kWh
Opel Astra 1.4
104.1 kWh
115.2 kWh
Volvo S40 D4
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Astra 1.4
Volvo S40 D4
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1080 lb
Maximum Payload
922 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
