The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo S40 1.6D DRIVe (08 - 10) vs. Opel Astra Sedan 1.4 Turbo Automatic (12 - 18)
€ 24,300
€ 21,800
€ 24,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Volvo S40 1.6D DRIVe is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 7.2 inches shorter, 1.7 inches narrower and 2.2 inches lower than the Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo.
Volvo S40 1.6D DRIVe
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
56.9
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
56.9 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 DRIVe
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
3045 lb
Curb Weight
3194 lb
4145 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4299 lb
Weight Difference:
150 lb
4.7 %
General
Volvo S40 1.6D DRIVe
Opel Astra 1.4 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 automatic transmission
Engine
Volvo S40 1.6D DRIVe
Opel Astra 1.4 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
1.4 L / 69 cu in
108 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4900 rpm
Volvo S40 1.6D DRIVe
108 hp
138 hp
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
177 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1850 rpm
Volvo S40 1.6D DRIVe
177 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
Performance
Volvo S40 1.6D DRIVe
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
118 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
11.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
518 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo S40 1.6D DRIVe
62 mph
62
mph
mph
469 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
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28.19 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.14 lb/hp
Volvo S40 1.6D DRIVe
28.19 lb/hp
23.14 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo S40 1.6D DRIVe
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Volvo S40 1.6D DRIVe
52 mpg
36 mpg
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
41 mpg
city
26 mpg
62 mpg
highway
45 mpg
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
718 mi
Range
527 mi
Volvo S40 1.6D DRIVe
718 mi
527 mi
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
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).
125 kWh
Volvo S40 1.6D DRIVe
92.5 kWh
125 kWh
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
Euro 4, 5L
Emission Standard
Euro 5
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo S40 1.6D DRIVe
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1100 lb
Maximum Payload
1105 lb
11.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
