The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Astra Sedan 1.6 Turbo Automatic (12 - 12) vs. Volvo S40 2.0D Powershift Geartronic (08 - 10)
€ 24,900
€ 28,200
€ 24,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,200
ⓘ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 2.0D.
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
Volvo S40 2.0D
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 2.0D
3071 lb
Curb Weight
3256 lb
4266 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4321 lb
Weight Difference:
185 lb
5.68 %
General
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
Volvo S40 2.0D
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
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
Volvo S40 2.0D
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
D4204T
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
178 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
134 hp
at 4000 rpm
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
178 hp
134 hp
Volvo S40 2.0D
170 lb‑ft
at 2200 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
170 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Volvo S40 2.0D
Performance
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
Volvo S40 2.0D
132 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
9.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
62 mph
62
mph
mph
436 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo S40 2.0D
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17.25 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.3 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
17.25 lb/hp
24.3 lb/hp
Volvo S40 2.0D
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
Volvo S40 2.0D
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
39 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
33 mpg
39 mpg
Volvo S40 2.0D
24 mpg
city
30 mpg
42 mpg
highway
47 mpg
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
483 mi
Range
539 mi
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
483 mi
539 mi
Volvo S40 2.0D
Environmental Impact
136.5 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).
123.4 kWh
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
136.5 kWh
123.4 kWh
Volvo S40 2.0D
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
Volvo S40 2.0D
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1195 lb
Maximum Payload
1065 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
