The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo S40 1.8 (07 - 09) vs. Opel Astra Sedan 1.4 Turbo ecoFlex (12 - 17)
€ 23,200
€ 20,500
€ 23,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,500
ⓘ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 7.2 inches shorter, 1.7 inches narrower and 1.8 inches lower than the Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop.
Volvo S40 1.8
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
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 1.8
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
3018 lb
Curb Weight
3194 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4321 lb
Weight Difference:
176 lb
5.51 %
General
Volvo S40 1.8
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
M
Generation
P-J
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo S40 1.8
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
B4184S8
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
123 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4900 rpm
Volvo S40 1.8
123 hp
138 hp
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
122 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1850 rpm
Volvo S40 1.8
122 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
Performance
Volvo S40 1.8
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
124 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo S40 1.8
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
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24.54 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.14 lb/hp
Volvo S40 1.8
24.54 lb/hp
23.14 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo S40 1.8
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
42 mpg
Volvo S40 1.8
32 mpg
42 mpg
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
23 mpg
city
33 mpg
41 mpg
highway
50 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
468 mi
Range
621 mi
Volvo S40 1.8
468 mi
621 mi
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
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).
106.1 kWh
Volvo S40 1.8
138.2 kWh
106.1 kWh
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5 / Euro 6
280 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
212 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo S40 1.8
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1060 lb
Maximum Payload
1127 lb
11.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
