The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo S40 D2 (10 - 12) vs. Opel Astra Sedan 1.6 Automatic (12 - 18)
€ 24,200
€ 19,000
€ 24,200
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 D2 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 D2
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 D2
Opel Astra 1.6
3005 lb
Curb Weight
3097 lb
4145 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4222 lb
Weight Difference:
93 lb
3 %
General
Volvo S40 D2
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
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Volvo S40 D2
Opel Astra 1.6
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
D4162T
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
113 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 6000 rpm
Volvo S40 D2
113 hp
113 hp
Opel Astra 1.6
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
114 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Volvo S40 D2
199 lb‑ft
114 lb‑ft
Opel Astra 1.6
Performance
Volvo S40 D2
Opel Astra 1.6
121 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
11.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
518 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo S40 D2
62 mph
62
mph
mph
607 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Astra 1.6
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26.59 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.41 lb/hp
Volvo S40 D2
26.59 lb/hp
27.41 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo S40 D2
Opel Astra 1.6
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
33 mpg
Volvo S40 D2
55 mpg
33 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6
45 mpg
city
24 mpg
62 mpg
highway
43 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
795 mi
Range
490 mi
Volvo S40 D2
795 mi
490 mi
Opel Astra 1.6
Environmental Impact
88.5 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 D2
88.5 kWh
134.5 kWh
Opel Astra 1.6
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5 / Euro 6
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
269 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo S40 D2
Opel Astra 1.6
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1140 lb
Maximum Payload
1124 lb
11.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
