The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo S40 2.0D Powershift Geartronic (08 - 10) vs. Opel Astra Sedan 1.6 ECOTEC Diesel (17 - 18)
€ 28,200

€ 23,900

€ 28,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,900
ⓘ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 ECOTEC Diesel Start&Stop.
Volvo S40 2.0D
Opel Astra 1.6 ECOTEC Diesel 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 2.0D
Opel Astra 1.6 ECOTEC Diesel Start&Stop
3256 lb
Curb Weight
3314 lb
4321 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4464 lb

Weight Difference:
57 lb
1.72 %

General
Volvo S40 2.0D
Opel Astra 1.6 ECOTEC Diesel Start&Stop
M
Generation
P-J
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo S40 2.0D
Opel Astra 1.6 ECOTEC Diesel Start&Stop
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
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
108 hp
at 3500 rpm
Volvo S40 2.0D
134 hp
108 hp
Opel Astra 1.6 ECOTEC Diesel Start&Stop
236 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Volvo S40 2.0D
236 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
Opel Astra 1.6 ECOTEC Diesel Start&Stop
Performance
Volvo S40 2.0D
Opel Astra 1.6 ECOTEC Diesel Start&Stop
127 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
9.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
436 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo S40 2.0D
62 mph
62
mph
mph
548 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.6 ECOTEC Diesel Start&Stop
▶ REPLAY
24.3 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.69 lb/hp
Volvo S40 2.0D
24.3 lb/hp
30.69 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.6 ECOTEC Diesel Start&Stop
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo S40 2.0D
Opel Astra 1.6 ECOTEC Diesel Start&Stop
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
65 mpg
Volvo S40 2.0D
39 mpg
65 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6 ECOTEC Diesel Start&Stop
30 mpg
city
59 mpg
47 mpg
highway
71 mpg
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
539 mi
Range
967 mi
Volvo S40 2.0D
539 mi
967 mi
Opel Astra 1.6 ECOTEC Diesel Start&Stop
Environmental Impact
123.4 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).
74 kWh
Volvo S40 2.0D
123.4 kWh
74 kWh
Opel Astra 1.6 ECOTEC Diesel Start&Stop
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
151 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo S40 2.0D
Opel Astra 1.6 ECOTEC Diesel Start&Stop
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1065 lb
Maximum Payload
1151 lb
11.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft









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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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