The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo S40 1.8 (07 - 09) vs. Opel Astra Sedan 1.6 Automatic (12 - 18)
€ 23,200
€ 19,000
€ 23,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,000
ⓘ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 7.2 inches shorter, 1.7 inches narrower and 1.8 inches lower than the Opel Astra 1.6.
Volvo S40 1.8
Opel Astra 1.6
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 1.6
3018 lb
Curb Weight
3097 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4222 lb
Weight Difference:
79 lb
2.55 %
General
Volvo S40 1.8
Opel Astra 1.6
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 automatic transmission
Engine
Volvo S40 1.8
Opel Astra 1.6
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
B4184S8
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
123 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 6000 rpm
Volvo S40 1.8
123 hp
113 hp
Opel Astra 1.6
122 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
114 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Volvo S40 1.8
122 lb‑ft
114 lb‑ft
Opel Astra 1.6
Performance
Volvo S40 1.8
Opel Astra 1.6
124 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo S40 1.8
62 mph
62
mph
mph
607 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Astra 1.6
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24.54 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.41 lb/hp
Volvo S40 1.8
24.54 lb/hp
27.41 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo S40 1.8
Opel Astra 1.6
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
33 mpg
Volvo S40 1.8
32 mpg
33 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6
23 mpg
city
24 mpg
41 mpg
highway
43 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
468 mi
Range
490 mi
Volvo S40 1.8
468 mi
490 mi
Opel Astra 1.6
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).
134.5 kWh
Volvo S40 1.8
138.2 kWh
134.5 kWh
Opel Astra 1.6
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5 / Euro 6
280 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
269 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo S40 1.8
Opel Astra 1.6
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1060 lb
Maximum Payload
1124 lb
11.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
