The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Astra Sedan 1.6 CDTI Automatic (15 - 17) vs. Volvo S40 2.0 (07 - 11)
€ 26,600
€ 24,600
€ 26,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Opel Astra 1.6 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 2.0.
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
Volvo S40 2.0
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 1.6 CDTI
Volvo S40 2.0
3314 lb
Curb Weight
3020 lb
4464 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4079 lb
Weight Difference:
293 lb
8.84 %
General
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
Volvo S40 2.0
P-J
Generation
M
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
Volvo S40 2.0
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
B4204S4
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
134 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
143 hp
at 6000 rpm
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
134 hp
143 hp
Volvo S40 2.0
236 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
136 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
236 lb‑ft
136 lb‑ft
Volvo S40 2.0
Performance
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
Volvo S40 2.0
124 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
11.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
518 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo S40 2.0
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24.73 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.12 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
24.73 lb/hp
21.12 lb/hp
Volvo S40 2.0
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
Volvo S40 2.0
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
46 mpg
31 mpg
Volvo S40 2.0
37 mpg
city
22 mpg
60 mpg
highway
41 mpg
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
682 mi
Range
450 mi
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
682 mi
450 mi
Volvo S40 2.0
Environmental Impact
104.9 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).
144 kWh
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
104.9 kWh
144 kWh
Volvo S40 2.0
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
285 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
Volvo S40 2.0
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1151 lb
Maximum Payload
1058 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
