The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Astra Sedan 1.7 CDTI (12 - 13) vs. Volvo S40 D2 (10 - 12)
€ 21,500

€ 24,200

€ 21,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,200
ⓘ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 D2.
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
Volvo S40 D2
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 D2
3340 lb
Curb Weight
3005 lb
4475 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4145 lb

Weight Difference:
335 lb
10.03 %

General
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
Volvo S40 D2
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 D2
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
D4162T
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.7 L / 83 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
108 hp
at 3800 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 3600 rpm
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
108 hp
113 hp
Volvo S40 D2
192 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
192 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
Volvo S40 D2
Performance
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
Volvo S40 D2
117 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
12.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
564 ft
0.000 sec

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

Volvo S40 D2
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30.93 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.59 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
30.93 lb/hp
26.59 lb/hp
Volvo S40 D2
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
Volvo S40 D2
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
55 mpg
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
52 mpg
55 mpg
Volvo S40 D2
44 mpg
city
45 mpg
59 mpg
highway
62 mpg
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
773 mi
Range
795 mi
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
773 mi
795 mi
Volvo S40 D2
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).
88.5 kWh
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
92.5 kWh
88.5 kWh
Volvo S40 D2
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
Volvo S40 D2
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1135 lb
Maximum Payload
1140 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.4 cu ft









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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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