The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo S40 2.0D Powershift Geartronic (08 - 10) vs. Opel Astra Saloon 1.6 Turbo Automatic (12 - 12)

€ 28,200
Volvo S40 2.0D Powershift Geartronic (08 - 10) Volvo S40 2.0D
€ 24,900
 Opel Astra Saloon 1.6 Turbo Automatic (12 - 12) Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
€ 28,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,900

ⓘ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 18.2 cm shorter, 4.4 cm narrower and 4.6 cm lower than the Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo.
Volvo S40 2.0D
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
1454
Blueprint Volvo S40 2.0D Powershift Geartronic (08 - 10)
1770
2022
1500
Blueprint Opel Astra Saloon 1.6 Turbo Automatic (12 - 12)
1814
2013
1770 mm
Width
1814 mm
2022 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2013 mm
1454 mm
Height
1500 mm
Blueprint Volvo S40 2.0D Powershift Geartronic (08 - 10)
2640
4476
Blueprint Opel Astra Saloon 1.6 Turbo Automatic (12 - 12)
2685
4658
4476 mm
Length
4658 mm
2640 mm
Wheelbase
2685 mm

Vehicle Weight

Volvo S40 2.0D
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
1477 kg
Kerb Weight
1393 kg
1960 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1935 kg
Volvo S40 2.0D Powershift Geartronic (08 - 10)
Weight Difference:
84 kg
5.69 %
Opel Astra Saloon 1.6 Turbo Automatic (12 - 12)

General

Volvo S40 2.0D
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
M
Generation
P-J
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Volvo S40 2.0D
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
D4204T
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1998 CC
Engine Capacity
1598 CC
134 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
178 bhp
at 5500 rpm
Volvo S40 2.0D
134 bhp
178 bhp
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
320 NM
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
230 NM
at 2200 rpm
Volvo S40 2.0D
320 NM
230 NM
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo

Performance

Volvo S40 2.0D
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
127 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
9.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

133 m
0.000 sec

Volvo S40 2.0D

62 mph 62
mph

128 m
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo

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11.02 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.83 kg/bhp
Volvo S40 2.0D
11.02 kg/bhp
7.83 kg/bhp
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo S40 2.0D
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
Fuel Economy
47 mpg
combined
39 mpg
Volvo S40 2.0D
47 mpg
39 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
36 mpg
city
29 mpg
56 mpg
motorway
50 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
52 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
56 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
539 mi
Range
483 mi
Volvo S40 2.0D
539 mi
483 mi
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
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).
136.5 kWh
Volvo S40 2.0D
123.4 kWh
136.5 kWh
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
159 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
169 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Volvo S40 2.0D
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
483 kg
Maximum Payload
542 kg
404 L
Boot Capacity
460 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data