The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Astra Sedan 1.6 Turbo Automatic (13 - 13) vs. Volvo S40 2.4 Geartronic (07 - 10)
€ 24,900
€ 26,400
€ 24,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,400
ⓘ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 2.4.
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
Volvo S40 2.4
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 2.4
3243 lb
Curb Weight
3206 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4277 lb
Weight Difference:
37 lb
1.14 %
General
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
Volvo S40 2.4
P-J
Generation
M
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
Volvo S40 2.4
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-five gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
B5244S5
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2.4 L / 117 cu in
178 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 5000 rpm
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
178 hp
138 hp
Volvo S40 2.4
170 lb‑ft
at 2200 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
170 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
Volvo S40 2.4
Performance
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
Volvo S40 2.4
139 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo S40 2.4
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18.22 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.23 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
18.22 lb/hp
23.23 lb/hp
Volvo S40 2.4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
Volvo S40 2.4
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
26 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
35 mpg
26 mpg
Volvo S40 2.4
27 mpg
city
18 mpg
42 mpg
highway
35 mpg
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
512 mi
Range
423 mi
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
512 mi
423 mi
Volvo S40 2.4
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).
172.4 kWh
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
128.7 kWh
172.4 kWh
Volvo S40 2.4
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
349 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
Volvo S40 2.4
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1122 lb
Maximum Payload
1071 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
