The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo S40 1.6D DRIVe (08 - 10) vs. Opel Astra Sedan 1.7 CDTI (12 - 13)

€ 24,300
Volvo S40 1.6D DRIVe (08 - 10) Volvo S40 1.6D DRIVe
€ 22,900
 Opel Astra Sedan 1.7 CDTI (12 - 13) Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
€ 24,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,900

ⓘ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 1.7 CDTI.
Volvo S40 1.6D DRIVe
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
56.9
Blueprint Volvo S40 1.6D DRIVe (08 - 10)
69.7
79.6
59.1
Blueprint Opel Astra Sedan 1.7 CDTI (12 - 13)
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
Blueprint Volvo S40 1.6D DRIVe (08 - 10)
103.9
176.2
Blueprint Opel Astra Sedan 1.7 CDTI (12 - 13)
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 1.7 CDTI
3045 lb
Curb Weight
3340 lb
4145 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4475 lb
Volvo S40 1.6D DRIVe (08 - 10)
Weight Difference:
295 lb
8.83 %
Opel Astra Sedan 1.7 CDTI (12 - 13)

General

Volvo S40 1.6D DRIVe
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
M
Generation
P-J
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Volvo S40 1.6D DRIVe
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
D4164T
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.7 L / 83 cu in
108 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
128 hp
at 4000 rpm
Volvo S40 1.6D DRIVe
108 hp
128 hp
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
177 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Volvo S40 1.6D DRIVe
177 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI

Performance

Volvo S40 1.6D DRIVe
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
118 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
11.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

518 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo S40 1.6D DRIVe

62 mph 62
mph

492 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI

▶ REPLAY
28.19 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.09 lb/hp
Volvo S40 1.6D DRIVe
28.19 lb/hp
26.09 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo S40 1.6D DRIVe
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Volvo S40 1.6D DRIVe
52 mpg
52 mpg
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
41 mpg
city
44 mpg
62 mpg
highway
59 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
718 mi
Range
773 mi
Volvo S40 1.6D DRIVe
718 mi
773 mi
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
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).
92.5 kWh
Volvo S40 1.6D DRIVe
92.5 kWh
92.5 kWh
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
Euro 4, 5L
Emission Standard
Euro 5
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Volvo S40 1.6D DRIVe
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1100 lb
Maximum Payload
1135 lb
11.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data