The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo S40 2.4i (07 - 10) vs. Opel Astra Saloon 1.6 Automatic (12 - 18)
€ 26,100
![Volvo S40 2.4i (07 - 10)](graphbase/cars/cars_big_png/Volvo_S40_M-07.png)
€ 19,000
![Opel Astra Saloon 1.6 Automatic (12 - 18)](graphbase/cars/cars_big/Opel_Astra_Limousine_P-J.webp)
€ 26,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Volvo S40 2.4i 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.
Volvo S40 2.4i
Opel Astra 1.6
1454
1770
2022
1500
1814
2013
1770 mm
Width
1814 mm
2022 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2013 mm
1454 mm
Height
1500 mm
2640
4476
2685
4658
4476 mm
Length
4658 mm
2640 mm
Wheelbase
2685 mm
Vehicle Weight
Volvo S40 2.4i
Opel Astra 1.6
1437 kg
Kerb Weight
1405 kg
1940 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1915 kg
![Volvo S40 2.4i (07 - 10)](graphbase/cars/cars_big_png/Volvo_S40_M-07.png)
Weight Difference:
32 kg
2.23 %
![Opel Astra Saloon 1.6 Automatic (12 - 18)](graphbase/cars/cars_big_png/Opel_Astra_Limousine_P-J.png)
General
Volvo S40 2.4i
Opel Astra 1.6
M
Generation
P-J
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
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Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
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5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Volvo S40 2.4i
Opel Astra 1.6
Straight-five petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
B5244S4
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2435 CC
Engine Capacity
1598 CC
168 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Power
113 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Volvo S40 2.4i
168 bhp
113 bhp
Opel Astra 1.6
230 NM
at 4400 rpm
Max. Torque
155 NM
at 4000 rpm
Volvo S40 2.4i
230 NM
155 NM
Opel Astra 1.6
Performance
Volvo S40 2.4i
Opel Astra 1.6
137 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
114 m
0.000 sec
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Volvo S40 2.4i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
185 m
0.000 sec
![](graphbase/cars/cars_small_png/Opel_Astra_Limousine_P-J.png)
Opel Astra 1.6
▶ REPLAY
8.55 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.43 kg/bhp
Volvo S40 2.4i
8.55 kg/bhp
12.43 kg/bhp
Opel Astra 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo S40 2.4i
Opel Astra 1.6
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
40 mpg
Volvo S40 2.4i
32 mpg
40 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6
23 mpg
city
29 mpg
43 mpg
motorway
51 mpg
62 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
56 L
443 mi
Range
490 mi
Volvo S40 2.4i
443 mi
490 mi
Opel Astra 1.6
Environmental Impact
164.8 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).
134.5 kWh
Volvo S40 2.4i
164.8 kWh
134.5 kWh
Opel Astra 1.6
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5 / Euro 6
203 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
167 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo S40 2.4i
Opel Astra 1.6
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
503 kg
Maximum Payload
510 kg
404 L
Boot Capacity
460 L
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Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data