The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo S40 1.8 (07 - 09) vs. Opel Astra Saloon 1.4 Turbo (12 - 13)
€ 23,200
€ 21,000
€ 23,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Volvo S40 1.8 is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 18.2 cm shorter, 4.4 cm narrower and 4.6 cm lower than the Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo.
Volvo S40 1.8
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
1454
1770
2022
1500
1814
2013
1770 mm
Width
1814 mm
2022 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2013 mm
1454 mm
Height
1500 mm
2640
4476
2685
4658
4476 mm
Length
4658 mm
2640 mm
Wheelbase
2685 mm
Vehicle Weight
Volvo S40 1.8
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
1369 kg
Kerb Weight
1449 kg
1850 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1950 kg
Weight Difference:
80 kg
5.52 %
General
Volvo S40 1.8
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
M
Generation
P-J
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo S40 1.8
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
B4184S8
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1798 CC
Engine Capacity
1364 CC
123 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Power
138 bhp
at 4900 rpm
Volvo S40 1.8
123 bhp
138 bhp
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
165 NM
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
200 NM
at 1850 rpm
Volvo S40 1.8
165 NM
200 NM
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
Performance
Volvo S40 1.8
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
124 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
151 m
0.000 sec
Volvo S40 1.8
62 mph
62
mph
mph
142 m
0.000 sec
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
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11.13 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.5 kg/bhp
Volvo S40 1.8
11.13 kg/bhp
10.5 kg/bhp
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo S40 1.8
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
48 mpg
Volvo S40 1.8
39 mpg
48 mpg
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
28 mpg
city
36 mpg
50 mpg
motorway
58 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
56 L
468 mi
Range
590 mi
Volvo S40 1.8
468 mi
590 mi
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
Environmental Impact
138.2 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).
111.8 kWh
Volvo S40 1.8
138.2 kWh
111.8 kWh
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
174 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
139 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo S40 1.8
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
481 kg
Maximum Payload
501 kg
404 L
Boot Capacity
460 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data
