The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Astra Sedan 1.4 Turbo Automatic (12 - 18) vs. Volvo S40 T5 AWD Geartronic (07 - 10)
€ 21,800

€ 36,300

€ 21,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo 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 T5.
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
Volvo S40 T5
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 Turbo
Volvo S40 T5
3194 lb
Curb Weight
3441 lb
4299 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4453 lb

Weight Difference:
247 lb
7.18 %

General
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
Volvo S40 T5
P-J
Generation
M
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
Volvo S40 T5
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-five gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
B5254T7
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
138 hp
at 4900 rpm
Power
227 hp
at 5000 rpm
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
138 hp
227 hp
Volvo S40 T5
148 lb‑ft
at 1850 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
148 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Volvo S40 T5
Performance
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
Volvo S40 T5
127 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
10.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
469 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
62 mph
62
mph
mph
341 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo S40 T5
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23.14 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.16 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
23.14 lb/hp
15.16 lb/hp
Volvo S40 T5
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
Volvo S40 T5
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
23 mpg
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
36 mpg
23 mpg
Volvo S40 T5
26 mpg
city
16 mpg
45 mpg
highway
33 mpg
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.3 gal
527 mi
Range
357 mi
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
527 mi
357 mi
Volvo S40 T5
Environmental Impact
125 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).
191.4 kWh
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
125 kWh
191.4 kWh
Volvo S40 T5
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
388 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
Volvo S40 T5
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1105 lb
Maximum Payload
1012 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.4 cu ft









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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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