The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo S40 1.8 (07 - 09) vs. Opel Astra Sedan 1.7 CDTI (12 - 13)
€ 23,200
€ 21,500
€ 23,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,500
ⓘ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 1.7 CDTI.
Volvo S40 1.8
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
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 1.7 CDTI
3018 lb
Curb Weight
3340 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4475 lb
Weight Difference:
322 lb
9.64 %
General
Volvo S40 1.8
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
M
Generation
P-J
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo S40 1.8
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
B4184S8
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.7 L / 83 cu in
123 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 3800 rpm
Volvo S40 1.8
123 hp
108 hp
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
122 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
192 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Volvo S40 1.8
122 lb‑ft
192 lb‑ft
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
Performance
Volvo S40 1.8
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
124 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo S40 1.8
62 mph
62
mph
mph
564 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
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24.54 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.93 lb/hp
Volvo S40 1.8
24.54 lb/hp
30.93 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo S40 1.8
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Volvo S40 1.8
32 mpg
52 mpg
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
23 mpg
city
44 mpg
41 mpg
highway
59 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
468 mi
Range
773 mi
Volvo S40 1.8
468 mi
773 mi
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
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).
92.5 kWh
Volvo S40 1.8
138.2 kWh
92.5 kWh
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
280 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo S40 1.8
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1060 lb
Maximum Payload
1135 lb
11.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
