The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo S40 1.6D (07 - 09) vs. Opel Astra Sedan 1.6 Turbo (12 - 12)

€ 23,500
Volvo S40 1.6D (07 - 09) Volvo S40 1.6D
€ 23,300
Opel Astra Sedan 1.6 Turbo (12 - 12) Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
€ 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
Blueprint Volvo S40 1.6D (07 - 09)
69.7
79.6
59.1
Blueprint Opel Astra Sedan 1.6 Turbo (12 - 12)
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
Blueprint Volvo S40 1.6D (07 - 09)
103.9
176.2
Blueprint Opel Astra Sedan 1.6 Turbo (12 - 12)
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
3071 lb
4145 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4266 lb
Volvo S40 1.6D (07 - 09)
Weight Difference:
11 lb
0.36 %
Opel Astra Sedan 1.6 Turbo (12 - 12)

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 5500 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

518 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo S40 1.6D

62 mph 62
mph

397 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo

 REPLAY
28.33 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.25 lb/hp
Volvo S40 1.6D
28.33 lb/hp
17.25 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
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
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).
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
1195 lb
11.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data