The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Astra Sedan 1.7 CDTI (12 - 13) vs. Volvo S40 2.0D (07 - 10)
€ 21,500

€ 26,300

€ 21,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI 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 1.7 CDTI
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 1.7 CDTI
Volvo S40 2.0D
3340 lb
Curb Weight
3206 lb
4475 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4277 lb

Weight Difference:
134 lb
4.01 %

General
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
Volvo S40 2.0D
P-J
Generation
M
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
Volvo S40 2.0D
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
D4204T
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.7 L / 83 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
108 hp
at 3800 rpm
Power
134 hp
at 4000 rpm
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
108 hp
134 hp
Volvo S40 2.0D
192 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
192 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Volvo S40 2.0D
Performance
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
Volvo S40 2.0D
117 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
12.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
564 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo S40 2.0D
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30.93 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.93 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
30.93 lb/hp
23.93 lb/hp
Volvo S40 2.0D
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
Volvo S40 2.0D
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
52 mpg
41 mpg
Volvo S40 2.0D
44 mpg
city
31 mpg
59 mpg
highway
49 mpg
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
773 mi
Range
557 mi
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
773 mi
557 mi
Volvo S40 2.0D
Environmental Impact
92.5 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).
119.3 kWh
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
92.5 kWh
119.3 kWh
Volvo S40 2.0D
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
Volvo S40 2.0D
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1135 lb
Maximum Payload
1071 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.4 cu ft









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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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