The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo S40 D3 Geartronic (10 - 12) vs. Opel Astra Saloon 1.4 (12 - 13)
€ 28,600
€ 18,300
€ 28,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 18,300
ⓘ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 18.2 cm shorter, 4.4 cm narrower and 4.6 cm lower than the Opel Astra 1.4.
Volvo S40 D3
Opel Astra 1.4
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 D3
Opel Astra 1.4
1504 kg
Kerb Weight
1405 kg
2020 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1895 kg
Weight Difference:
99 kg
6.58 %
General
Volvo S40 D3
Opel Astra 1.4
M
Generation
P-J
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo S40 D3
Opel Astra 1.4
Straight-five diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
D5204T5
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
1984 CC
Engine Capacity
1398 CC
148 bhp
at 3500 rpm
Power
99 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Volvo S40 D3
148 bhp
99 bhp
Opel Astra 1.4
350 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
130 NM
at 4000 rpm
Volvo S40 D3
350 NM
130 NM
Opel Astra 1.4
Performance
Volvo S40 D3
Opel Astra 1.4
127 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
9.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
14.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
133 m
0.000 sec
Volvo S40 D3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
197 m
0.000 sec
Opel Astra 1.4
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10.16 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.19 kg/bhp
Volvo S40 D3
10.16 kg/bhp
14.19 kg/bhp
Opel Astra 1.4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo S40 D3
Opel Astra 1.4
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
51 mpg
Volvo S40 D3
50 mpg
51 mpg
Opel Astra 1.4
37 mpg
city
40 mpg
63 mpg
motorway
63 mpg
60 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
56 L
665 mi
Range
633 mi
Volvo S40 D3
665 mi
633 mi
Opel Astra 1.4
Environmental Impact
115.2 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).
104.1 kWh
Volvo S40 D3
115.2 kWh
104.1 kWh
Opel Astra 1.4
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
149 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
129 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo S40 D3
Opel Astra 1.4
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
516 kg
Maximum Payload
490 kg
404 L
Boot Capacity
460 L









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Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
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