The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Astra Sedan 1.6 DI Turbo Automatic (13 - 15) vs. Volvo S40 1.8 (07 - 09)
€ 25,300
€ 23,200
€ 25,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Opel Astra 1.6 DI 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 1.8.
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo
Volvo S40 1.8
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 DI Turbo
Volvo S40 1.8
3314 lb
Curb Weight
3018 lb
4431 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4079 lb
Weight Difference:
295 lb
8.9 %
General
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo
Volvo S40 1.8
P-J
Generation
M
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
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 DI Turbo
Volvo S40 1.8
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
B4184S8
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
168 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
123 hp
at 6000 rpm
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo
168 hp
123 hp
Volvo S40 1.8
192 lb‑ft
at 1650 rpm
Max. Torque
122 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo
192 lb‑ft
122 lb‑ft
Volvo S40 1.8
Performance
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo
Volvo S40 1.8
134 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
9.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo S40 1.8
▶ REPLAY
19.73 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.54 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo
19.73 lb/hp
24.54 lb/hp
Volvo S40 1.8
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo
Volvo S40 1.8
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
32 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo
35 mpg
32 mpg
Volvo S40 1.8
26 mpg
city
23 mpg
44 mpg
highway
41 mpg
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
512 mi
Range
468 mi
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo
512 mi
468 mi
Volvo S40 1.8
Environmental Impact
128.7 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).
138.2 kWh
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo
128.7 kWh
138.2 kWh
Volvo S40 1.8
Euro 5 / Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 4
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
280 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo
Volvo S40 1.8
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1118 lb
Maximum Payload
1060 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
