The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Astra Sedan 1.7 CDTI (12 - 13) vs. Volvo S40 D3 (10 - 12)
€ 21,500
€ 26,800
€ 21,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,800
ⓘ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 D3.
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
Volvo S40 D3
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 D3
3340 lb
Curb Weight
3280 lb
4475 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4453 lb
Weight Difference:
60 lb
1.8 %
General
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
Volvo S40 D3
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 D3
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-five diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
D5204T5
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
1.7 L / 83 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
108 hp
at 3800 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
108 hp
148 hp
Volvo S40 D3
192 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
192 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Volvo S40 D3
Performance
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
Volvo S40 D3
117 mph
Maximum Speed
130 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 D3
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30.93 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.16 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
30.93 lb/hp
22.16 lb/hp
Volvo S40 D3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
Volvo S40 D3
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
46 mpg
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
52 mpg
46 mpg
Volvo S40 D3
44 mpg
city
34 mpg
59 mpg
highway
59 mpg
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
773 mi
Range
731 mi
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
773 mi
731 mi
Volvo S40 D3
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).
104.9 kWh
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
92.5 kWh
104.9 kWh
Volvo S40 D3
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
Volvo S40 D3
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1135 lb
Maximum Payload
1173 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
