The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Astra Sedan 1.6 Turbo (12 - 12) vs. Volvo S40 T5 AWD Geartronic (07 - 10)
€ 23,300
€ 36,300
€ 23,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,300
ⓘ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 T5.
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
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 Turbo
Volvo S40 T5
3071 lb
Curb Weight
3441 lb
4266 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4453 lb
Weight Difference:
370 lb
10.75 %
General
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
Volvo S40 T5
P-J
Generation
M
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
Volvo S40 T5
Straight-four gasoline 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
178 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
227 hp
at 5000 rpm
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
178 hp
227 hp
Volvo S40 T5
170 lb‑ft
at 2200 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
170 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Volvo S40 T5
Performance
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
Volvo S40 T5
139 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
62 mph
62
mph
mph
341 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo S40 T5
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17.25 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.16 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
17.25 lb/hp
15.16 lb/hp
Volvo S40 T5
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
Volvo S40 T5
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
23 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
35 mpg
23 mpg
Volvo S40 T5
27 mpg
city
16 mpg
42 mpg
highway
33 mpg
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.3 gal
512 mi
Range
357 mi
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
512 mi
357 mi
Volvo S40 T5
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).
191.4 kWh
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
128.7 kWh
191.4 kWh
Volvo S40 T5
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
388 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
Volvo S40 T5
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1195 lb
Maximum Payload
1012 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
