The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Astra Saloon 1.6 (12 - 18) vs. Volvo S40 D5 (08 - 10)
€ 17,500
€ 28,900
€ 17,500
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 1.6 is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 18.2 cm longer, 4.4 cm wider and 4.6 cm taller than the Volvo S40 D5.
Opel Astra 1.6
Volvo S40 D5
1500
1814
2013
1454
1770
2022
1814 mm
Width
1770 mm
2013 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2022 mm
1500 mm
Height
1454 mm
2685
4658
2640
4476
4658 mm
Length
4476 mm
2685 mm
Wheelbase
2640 mm
Vehicle Weight
Opel Astra 1.6
Volvo S40 D5
1405 kg
Kerb Weight
1504 kg
1915 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2020 kg
Weight Difference:
99 kg
6.58 %
General
Opel Astra 1.6
Volvo S40 D5
P-J
Generation
M
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Opel Astra 1.6
Volvo S40 D5
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-five diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Code
D5244T8
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
1598 CC
Engine Capacity
2400 CC
113 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Power
178 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Opel Astra 1.6
113 bhp
178 bhp
Volvo S40 D5
155 NM
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
400 NM
at 2000 rpm
Opel Astra 1.6
155 NM
400 NM
Volvo S40 D5
Performance
Opel Astra 1.6
Volvo S40 D5
120 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
11.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
165 m
0.000 sec
Opel Astra 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
110 m
0.000 sec
Volvo S40 D5
▶ REPLAY
12.43 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.45 kg/bhp
Opel Astra 1.6
12.43 kg/bhp
8.45 kg/bhp
Volvo S40 D5
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Astra 1.6
Volvo S40 D5
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
46 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6
43 mpg
46 mpg
Volvo S40 D5
32 mpg
city
34 mpg
53 mpg
motorway
58 mpg
56 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
60 L
527 mi
Range
601 mi
Opel Astra 1.6
527 mi
601 mi
Volvo S40 D5
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).
127.6 kWh
Opel Astra 1.6
125 kWh
127.6 kWh
Volvo S40 D5
Euro 5 / Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 4
154 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
164 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Astra 1.6
Volvo S40 D5
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
510 kg
Maximum Payload
516 kg
460 L
Boot Capacity
404 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data
