The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Astra Sedan 1.6 Turbo (12 - 12) vs. Volvo S40 D2 (10 - 12)
€ 23,300
€ 24,200
€ 23,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Opel Astra 1.6 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 D2.
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
Volvo S40 D2
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 Turbo
Volvo S40 D2
3071 lb
Curb Weight
3005 lb
4266 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4145 lb
Weight Difference:
66 lb
2.15 %
General
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
Volvo S40 D2
P-J
Generation
M
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
Volvo S40 D2
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
D4162T
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
178 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 3600 rpm
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
178 hp
113 hp
Volvo S40 D2
170 lb‑ft
at 2200 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
170 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
Volvo S40 D2
Performance
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
Volvo S40 D2
139 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
62 mph
62
mph
mph
518 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo S40 D2
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17.25 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.59 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
17.25 lb/hp
26.59 lb/hp
Volvo S40 D2
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
Volvo S40 D2
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
55 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
35 mpg
55 mpg
Volvo S40 D2
27 mpg
city
45 mpg
42 mpg
highway
62 mpg
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
512 mi
Range
795 mi
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
512 mi
795 mi
Volvo S40 D2
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).
88.5 kWh
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
128.7 kWh
88.5 kWh
Volvo S40 D2
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
Volvo S40 D2
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1195 lb
Maximum Payload
1140 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
