The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo S40 2.4i Geartronic (07 - 10) vs. Opel Astra Saloon 1.6 DI Turbo Automatic (13 - 15)
€ 27,800

€ 25,300

€ 27,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,300
ⓘ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 DI Turbo.
Volvo S40 2.4i
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo
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 DI Turbo
1459 kg
Kerb Weight
1503 kg
1940 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2010 kg

Weight Difference:
44 kg
2.93 %

General
Volvo S40 2.4i
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo
M
Generation
P-J
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Volvo S40 2.4i
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo
Straight-five petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
B5244S4
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2435 CC
Engine Capacity
1598 CC
168 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Power
168 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Volvo S40 2.4i
168 bhp
168 bhp
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo
230 NM
at 4400 rpm
Max. Torque
260 NM
at 1650 rpm
Volvo S40 2.4i
230 NM
260 NM
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo
Performance
Volvo S40 2.4i
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo
134 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
124 m
0.000 sec

Volvo S40 2.4i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
128 m
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo
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8.68 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.95 kg/bhp
Volvo S40 2.4i
8.68 kg/bhp
8.95 kg/bhp
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo S40 2.4i
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
42 mpg
Volvo S40 2.4i
31 mpg
42 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo
21 mpg
city
31 mpg
42 mpg
motorway
52 mpg
62 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
56 L
423 mi
Range
512 mi
Volvo S40 2.4i
423 mi
512 mi
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo
Environmental Impact
172.4 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).
128.7 kWh
Volvo S40 2.4i
172.4 kWh
128.7 kWh
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5 / Euro 6
217 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
159 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo S40 2.4i
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
481 kg
Maximum Payload
507 kg
404 L
Boot Capacity
460 L









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Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
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