The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo S40 2.0 (07 - 11) vs. Opel Astra Sedan 1.6 Diesel Automatic (17 - 18)
€ 24,600
€ 26,800
€ 24,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Volvo S40 2.0 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 Diesel.
Volvo S40 2.0
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel
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 2.0
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel
3020 lb
Curb Weight
3314 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4464 lb
Weight Difference:
293 lb
8.84 %
General
Volvo S40 2.0
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel
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 automatic transmission
Engine
Volvo S40 2.0
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
B4204S4
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
143 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
134 hp
at 3500 rpm
Volvo S40 2.0
143 hp
134 hp
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel
136 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Volvo S40 2.0
136 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel
Performance
Volvo S40 2.0
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel
130 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo S40 2.0
62 mph
62
mph
mph
518 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel
▶ REPLAY
21.12 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.73 lb/hp
Volvo S40 2.0
21.12 lb/hp
24.73 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo S40 2.0
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
46 mpg
Volvo S40 2.0
31 mpg
46 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel
22 mpg
city
37 mpg
41 mpg
highway
60 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
450 mi
Range
682 mi
Volvo S40 2.0
450 mi
682 mi
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel
Environmental Impact
144 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).
104.9 kWh
Volvo S40 2.0
144 kWh
104.9 kWh
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
285 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo S40 2.0
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1058 lb
Maximum Payload
1151 lb
11.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
