The Comparative Analysis :

Opel Astra Saloon 1.7 CDTI (12 - 13) vs. Volvo S40 DRIVe (10 - 12)

€ 22,900
Opel Astra Saloon 1.7 CDTI (12 - 13) Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
€ 24,800
 Volvo S40 DRIVe (10 - 12) Volvo S40 DRIVe
€ 22,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,800

ⓘ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 18.2 cm longer, 4.4 cm wider and 4.6 cm taller than the Volvo S40 DRIVe.
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
Volvo S40 DRIVe
1500
Blueprint Opel Astra Saloon 1.7 CDTI (12 - 13)
1814
2013
1454
Blueprint Volvo S40 DRIVe (10 - 12)
1770
2022
1814 mm
Width
1770 mm
2013 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2022 mm
1500 mm
Height
1454 mm
Blueprint Opel Astra Saloon 1.7 CDTI (12 - 13)
2685
4658
Blueprint Volvo S40 DRIVe (10 - 12)
2640
4476
4658 mm
Length
4476 mm
2685 mm
Wheelbase
2640 mm

Vehicle Weight

Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
Volvo S40 DRIVe
1515 kg
Kerb Weight
1363 kg
2030 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1880 kg
Opel Astra Saloon 1.7 CDTI (12 - 13)
Weight Difference:
152 kg
10.03 %
Volvo S40 DRIVe (10 - 12)

General

Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
Volvo S40 DRIVe
P-J
Generation
M
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
Volvo S40 DRIVe
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
D4162T
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1686 CC
Engine Capacity
1560 CC
128 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
113 bhp
at 3600 rpm
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
128 bhp
113 bhp
Volvo S40 DRIVe
300 NM
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
270 NM
at 1750 rpm
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
300 NM
270 NM
Volvo S40 DRIVe

Performance

Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
Volvo S40 DRIVe
126 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
10.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

150 m
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI

62 mph 62
mph

158 m
0.000 sec

Volvo S40 DRIVe

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11.84 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.06 kg/bhp
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
11.84 kg/bhp
12.06 kg/bhp
Volvo S40 DRIVe

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
Volvo S40 DRIVe
Fuel Economy
63 mpg
combined
74 mpg
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
63 mpg
74 mpg
Volvo S40 DRIVe
52 mpg
city
66 mpg
71 mpg
motorway
81 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
56 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
773 mi
Range
899 mi
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
773 mi
899 mi
Volvo S40 DRIVe
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).
78.2 kWh
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
92.5 kWh
78.2 kWh
Volvo S40 DRIVe
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
119 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
99 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
Volvo S40 DRIVe
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
515 kg
Maximum Payload
517 kg
460 L
Boot Capacity
404 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data