The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo S40 2.0D (07 - 10) vs. Opel Astra Sedan 1.6 (12 - 18)
€ 26,300
€ 17,500
€ 26,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 17,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Volvo S40 2.0D 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 2.0D
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 2.0D
Opel Astra 1.6
3206 lb
Curb Weight
3097 lb
4277 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4222 lb
Weight Difference:
108 lb
3.37 %
General
Volvo S40 2.0D
Opel Astra 1.6
M
Generation
P-J
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo S40 2.0D
Opel Astra 1.6
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
D4204T
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
134 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 6000 rpm
Volvo S40 2.0D
134 hp
113 hp
Opel Astra 1.6
236 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
114 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Volvo S40 2.0D
236 lb‑ft
114 lb‑ft
Opel Astra 1.6
Performance
Volvo S40 2.0D
Opel Astra 1.6
127 mph
Maximum Speed
120 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo S40 2.0D
62 mph
62
mph
mph
541 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Astra 1.6
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23.93 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.41 lb/hp
Volvo S40 2.0D
23.93 lb/hp
27.41 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo S40 2.0D
Opel Astra 1.6
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Volvo S40 2.0D
41 mpg
36 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6
31 mpg
city
27 mpg
49 mpg
highway
44 mpg
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
557 mi
Range
527 mi
Volvo S40 2.0D
557 mi
527 mi
Opel Astra 1.6
Environmental Impact
119.3 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).
125 kWh
Volvo S40 2.0D
119.3 kWh
125 kWh
Opel Astra 1.6
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5 / Euro 6
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo S40 2.0D
Opel Astra 1.6
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1071 lb
Maximum Payload
1124 lb
11.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
