The Comparative Analysis :

Opel Astra Sedan 1.6 Turbo Automatic (13 - 13) vs. Volvo S40 1.6D DRIVe (08 - 10)

€ 24,900
Opel Astra Sedan 1.6 Turbo Automatic (13 - 13) Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
€ 24,300
 Volvo S40 1.6D DRIVe (08 - 10) Volvo S40 1.6D DRIVe
€ 24,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,300

ⓘ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 2.2 inches taller than the Volvo S40 1.6D DRIVe.
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
Volvo S40 1.6D DRIVe
59.1
Blueprint Opel Astra Sedan 1.6 Turbo Automatic (13 - 13)
71.4
79.3
56.9
Blueprint Volvo S40 1.6D DRIVe (08 - 10)
69.7
79.6
71.4 in
Width
69.7 in
79.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
59.1 in
Height
56.9 in
Blueprint Opel Astra Sedan 1.6 Turbo Automatic (13 - 13)
105.7
183.4
Blueprint Volvo S40 1.6D DRIVe (08 - 10)
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 1.6D DRIVe
3243 lb
Curb Weight
3045 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4145 lb
Opel Astra Sedan 1.6 Turbo Automatic (13 - 13)
Weight Difference:
198 lb
6.11 %
Volvo S40 1.6D DRIVe (08 - 10)

General

Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
Volvo S40 1.6D DRIVe
P-J
Generation
M
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission

Engine

Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
Volvo S40 1.6D DRIVe
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
D4164T
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
178 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4000 rpm
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
178 hp
108 hp
Volvo S40 1.6D DRIVe
170 lb‑ft
at 2200 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
170 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
Volvo S40 1.6D DRIVe

Performance

Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
Volvo S40 1.6D DRIVe
139 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

397 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo

62 mph 62
mph

518 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo S40 1.6D DRIVe

▶ REPLAY
18.22 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.19 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
18.22 lb/hp
28.19 lb/hp
Volvo S40 1.6D DRIVe

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
Volvo S40 1.6D DRIVe
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
35 mpg
52 mpg
Volvo S40 1.6D DRIVe
27 mpg
city
41 mpg
42 mpg
highway
62 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
512 mi
Range
718 mi
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
512 mi
718 mi
Volvo S40 1.6D DRIVe
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).
92.5 kWh
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
128.7 kWh
92.5 kWh
Volvo S40 1.6D DRIVe
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4, 5L
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
Volvo S40 1.6D DRIVe
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1122 lb
Maximum Payload
1100 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data