The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Astra Saloon 1.6 Turbo Automatic (12 - 12) vs. Volvo S40 D3 Geartronic (10 - 12)
€ 24,900
€ 28,600
€ 24,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,600
ⓘ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 18.2 cm longer, 4.4 cm wider and 4.6 cm taller than the Volvo S40 D3.
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
Volvo S40 D3
1500
1814
2013
1454
1770
2022
1814 mm
Width
1770 mm
2013 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2022 mm
1500 mm
Height
1454 mm
2685
4658
2640
4476
4658 mm
Length
4476 mm
2685 mm
Wheelbase
2640 mm
Vehicle Weight
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
Volvo S40 D3
1393 kg
Kerb Weight
1504 kg
1935 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2020 kg
Weight Difference:
111 kg
7.38 %
General
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
Volvo S40 D3
P-J
Generation
M
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
Volvo S40 D3
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-five diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
D5204T5
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
1598 CC
Engine Capacity
1984 CC
178 bhp
at 5500 rpm
Power
148 bhp
at 3500 rpm
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
178 bhp
148 bhp
Volvo S40 D3
230 NM
at 2200 rpm
Max. Torque
350 NM
at 1500 rpm
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
230 NM
350 NM
Volvo S40 D3
Performance
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
Volvo S40 D3
132 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
9.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
128 m
0.000 sec
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
62 mph
62
mph
mph
133 m
0.000 sec
Volvo S40 D3
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7.83 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.16 kg/bhp
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
7.83 kg/bhp
10.16 kg/bhp
Volvo S40 D3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
Volvo S40 D3
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
50 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
39 mpg
50 mpg
Volvo S40 D3
29 mpg
city
37 mpg
50 mpg
motorway
63 mpg
56 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
60 L
483 mi
Range
665 mi
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
483 mi
665 mi
Volvo S40 D3
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).
115.2 kWh
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
136.5 kWh
115.2 kWh
Volvo S40 D3
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
169 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
149 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
Volvo S40 D3
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
542 kg
Maximum Payload
516 kg
460 L
Boot Capacity
404 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data
