The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo S40 1.8 (07 - 09) vs. Opel Astra Sedan 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex 99g (12 - 14)
€ 23,200
€ 21,100
€ 23,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,100
ⓘ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 ecoFlex 99g Start&Stop.
Volvo S40 1.8
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex 99g 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 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex 99g Start&Stop
3018 lb
Curb Weight
3340 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4497 lb
Weight Difference:
322 lb
9.64 %
General
Volvo S40 1.8
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex 99g Start&Stop
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 ecoFlex 99g Start&Stop
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 4000 rpm
Volvo S40 1.8
123 hp
108 hp
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex 99g Start&Stop
122 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Volvo S40 1.8
122 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex 99g Start&Stop
Performance
Volvo S40 1.8
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex 99g Start&Stop
124 mph
Maximum Speed
119 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo S40 1.8
62 mph
62
mph
mph
574 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex 99g Start&Stop
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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 ecoFlex 99g Start&Stop
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo S40 1.8
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex 99g Start&Stop
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
64 mpg
Volvo S40 1.8
32 mpg
64 mpg
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex 99g Start&Stop
23 mpg
city
55 mpg
41 mpg
highway
69 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
468 mi
Range
941 mi
Volvo S40 1.8
468 mi
941 mi
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex 99g 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).
76.1 kWh
Volvo S40 1.8
138.2 kWh
76.1 kWh
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex 99g Start&Stop
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
280 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo S40 1.8
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex 99g Start&Stop
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1060 lb
Maximum Payload
1157 lb
11.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
