The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Astra Sedan 1.6 DI Turbo Automatic (13 - 15) vs. Volvo S40 D5 (08 - 10)
€ 25,300

€ 28,900

€ 25,300
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 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 D5.
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo
Volvo S40 D5
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 D5
3314 lb
Curb Weight
3316 lb
4431 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4453 lb

Weight Difference:
2 lb
0.06 %

General
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo
Volvo S40 D5
P-J
Generation
M
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo
Volvo S40 D5
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-five diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Code
D5244T8
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2.4 L / 117 cu in
168 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
178 hp
at 4000 rpm
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo
168 hp
178 hp
Volvo S40 D5
192 lb‑ft
at 1650 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo
192 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Volvo S40 D5
Performance
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo
Volvo S40 D5
134 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
9.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo S40 D5
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19.73 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.63 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo
19.73 lb/hp
18.63 lb/hp
Volvo S40 D5
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo
Volvo S40 D5
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
38 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo
35 mpg
38 mpg
Volvo S40 D5
26 mpg
city
28 mpg
44 mpg
highway
48 mpg
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
512 mi
Range
601 mi
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo
512 mi
601 mi
Volvo S40 D5
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).
127.6 kWh
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo
128.7 kWh
127.6 kWh
Volvo S40 D5
Euro 5 / Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 4
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
264 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo
Volvo S40 D5
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1118 lb
Maximum Payload
1138 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.4 cu ft









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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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