The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo S40 1.6 (07 - 10) vs. Opel Astra Sedan 1.3 CDTI ecoFlex (12 - 13)
€ 21,900

€ 21,100

€ 21,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Volvo S40 1.6 is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 7.2 inches shorter, 1.7 inches narrower and 1.8 inches lower than the Opel Astra 1.3 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop.
Volvo S40 1.6
Opel Astra 1.3 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
57.2
69.7
79.6
59.1
71.4
79.3
69.7 in
Width
71.4 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.3 in
57.2 in
Height
59.1 in
103.9
176.2
105.7
183.4
176.2 in
Length
183.4 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
105.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo S40 1.6
Opel Astra 1.3 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3269 lb
3968 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4365 lb

Weight Difference:
194 lb
5.93 %

General
Volvo S40 1.6
Opel Astra 1.3 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
M
Generation
P-J
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo S40 1.6
Opel Astra 1.3 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
B4164S3
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
99 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
94 hp
at 4000 rpm
Volvo S40 1.6
99 hp
94 hp
Opel Astra 1.3 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
111 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
140 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Volvo S40 1.6
111 lb‑ft
140 lb‑ft
Opel Astra 1.3 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
Performance
Volvo S40 1.6
Opel Astra 1.3 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
115 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
11.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
14.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
541 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo S40 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
666 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.3 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
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31.06 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
34.78 lb/hp
Volvo S40 1.6
31.06 lb/hp
34.78 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.3 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo S40 1.6
Opel Astra 1.3 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
59 mpg
Volvo S40 1.6
33 mpg
59 mpg
Opel Astra 1.3 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
26 mpg
city
50 mpg
41 mpg
highway
65 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
482 mi
Range
870 mi
Volvo S40 1.6
482 mi
870 mi
Opel Astra 1.3 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
Environmental Impact
134.5 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).
82.2 kWh
Volvo S40 1.6
134.5 kWh
82.2 kWh
Opel Astra 1.3 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
171 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo S40 1.6
Opel Astra 1.3 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
893 lb
Maximum Payload
1096 lb
11.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft









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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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