The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo S40 D2 (10 - 12) vs. Opel Astra Sedan 1.7 CDTI (12 - 13)

€ 24,200
Volvo S40 D2 (10 - 12) Volvo S40 D2
€ 21,500
 Opel Astra Sedan 1.7 CDTI (12 - 13) Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
€ 24,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,500

ⓘ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 1.7 CDTI.
Volvo S40 D2
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
57.2
Blueprint Volvo S40 D2 (10 - 12)
69.7
79.6
59.1
Blueprint Opel Astra Sedan 1.7 CDTI (12 - 13)
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
Blueprint Volvo S40 D2 (10 - 12)
103.9
176.2
Blueprint Opel Astra Sedan 1.7 CDTI (12 - 13)
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 1.7 CDTI
3005 lb
Curb Weight
3340 lb
4145 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4475 lb
Volvo S40 D2 (10 - 12)
Weight Difference:
335 lb
10.03 %
Opel Astra Sedan 1.7 CDTI (12 - 13)

General

Volvo S40 D2
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
M
Generation
P-J
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Volvo S40 D2
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
D4162T
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.7 L / 83 cu in
113 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 3800 rpm
Volvo S40 D2
113 hp
108 hp
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
192 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Volvo S40 D2
199 lb‑ft
192 lb‑ft
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI

Performance

Volvo S40 D2
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
121 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
11.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

518 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo S40 D2

62 mph 62
mph

564 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI

▶ REPLAY
26.59 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.93 lb/hp
Volvo S40 D2
26.59 lb/hp
30.93 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo S40 D2
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Volvo S40 D2
55 mpg
52 mpg
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
45 mpg
city
44 mpg
62 mpg
highway
59 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
795 mi
Range
773 mi
Volvo S40 D2
795 mi
773 mi
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
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).
92.5 kWh
Volvo S40 D2
88.5 kWh
92.5 kWh
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Volvo S40 D2
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1140 lb
Maximum Payload
1135 lb
11.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data