The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Astra Sedan 1.6 CDTI Automatic (15 - 17) vs. Volvo S40 T5 AWD (07 - 10)
€ 26,600
€ 34,500
€ 26,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,500
ⓘ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 T5.
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
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 1.6 CDTI
Volvo S40 T5
3314 lb
Curb Weight
3406 lb
4464 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4453 lb
Weight Difference:
93 lb
2.73 %
General
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
Volvo S40 T5
P-J
Generation
M
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
Volvo S40 T5
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-five gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
B5254T7
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
134 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
227 hp
at 5000 rpm
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
134 hp
227 hp
Volvo S40 T5
236 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
236 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Volvo S40 T5
Performance
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
Volvo S40 T5
124 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
11.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
518 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
325 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo S40 T5
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24.73 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
24.73 lb/hp
15 lb/hp
Volvo S40 T5
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
Volvo S40 T5
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
25 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
46 mpg
25 mpg
Volvo S40 T5
37 mpg
city
17 mpg
60 mpg
highway
32 mpg
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.3 gal
682 mi
Range
375 mi
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
682 mi
375 mi
Volvo S40 T5
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).
181.9 kWh
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
104.9 kWh
181.9 kWh
Volvo S40 T5
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
369 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
Volvo S40 T5
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1151 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
