The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo S40 1.6D (07 - 09) vs. Opel Astra Sedan 1.6 Turbo (13 - 13)
€ 23,500
€ 23,300
€ 23,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Volvo S40 1.6D 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 1.6 Turbo.
Volvo S40 1.6D
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
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 1.6D
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
3060 lb
Curb Weight
3243 lb
4145 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4365 lb
Weight Difference:
183 lb
5.64 %
General
Volvo S40 1.6D
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
M
Generation
P-J
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo S40 1.6D
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
D4164T
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
108 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
178 hp
at 6000 rpm
Volvo S40 1.6D
108 hp
178 hp
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
177 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
170 lb‑ft
at 2200 rpm
Volvo S40 1.6D
177 lb‑ft
170 lb‑ft
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
Performance
Volvo S40 1.6D
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
118 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
11.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
518 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo S40 1.6D
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
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28.33 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.22 lb/hp
Volvo S40 1.6D
28.33 lb/hp
18.22 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo S40 1.6D
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Volvo S40 1.6D
48 mpg
35 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
38 mpg
city
27 mpg
56 mpg
highway
42 mpg
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
659 mi
Range
512 mi
Volvo S40 1.6D
659 mi
512 mi
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
Environmental Impact
100.7 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).
128.7 kWh
Volvo S40 1.6D
100.7 kWh
128.7 kWh
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo S40 1.6D
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1085 lb
Maximum Payload
1122 lb
11.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
