The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo S40 D3 (10 - 12) vs. Opel Astra Sedan 1.6 CDTI Automatic (15 - 17)

€ 26,800
Volvo S40 D3 (10 - 12) Volvo S40 D3
€ 26,600
 Opel Astra Sedan 1.6 CDTI Automatic (15 - 17) Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
€ 26,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,600

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The Volvo S40 D3 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 CDTI.
Volvo S40 D3
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
57.2
Blueprint Volvo S40 D3 (10 - 12)
69.7
79.6
59.1
Blueprint Opel Astra Sedan 1.6 CDTI Automatic (15 - 17)
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 D3 (10 - 12)
103.9
176.2
Blueprint Opel Astra Sedan 1.6 CDTI Automatic (15 - 17)
105.7
183.4
176.2 in
Length
183.4 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
105.7 in

Vehicle Weight

Volvo S40 D3
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
3280 lb
Curb Weight
3314 lb
4453 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4464 lb
Volvo S40 D3 (10 - 12)
Weight Difference:
33 lb
1 %
Opel Astra Sedan 1.6 CDTI Automatic (15 - 17)

General

Volvo S40 D3
Opel Astra 1.6 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 automatic transmission

Engine

Volvo S40 D3
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
Straight-five diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
D5204T5
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
134 hp
at 3500 rpm
Volvo S40 D3
148 hp
134 hp
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Volvo S40 D3
258 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI

Performance

Volvo S40 D3
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
130 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

433 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo S40 D3

62 mph 62
mph

518 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI

▶ REPLAY
22.16 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.73 lb/hp
Volvo S40 D3
22.16 lb/hp
24.73 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo S40 D3
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
46 mpg
Volvo S40 D3
46 mpg
46 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
34 mpg
city
37 mpg
59 mpg
highway
60 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
731 mi
Range
682 mi
Volvo S40 D3
731 mi
682 mi
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
Environmental Impact
104.9 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).
104.9 kWh
Volvo S40 D3
104.9 kWh
104.9 kWh
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Volvo S40 D3
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1173 lb
Maximum Payload
1151 lb
11.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data