The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo S40 D3 Geartronic (10 - 12) vs. Opel Astra Saloon 1.6 Turbo Automatic (12 - 12)
€ 28,600
€ 24,900
€ 28,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,900
ⓘ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 1.6 Turbo.
Volvo S40 D3
Opel Astra 1.6 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 D3
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
1504 kg
Kerb Weight
1393 kg
2020 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1935 kg
Weight Difference:
111 kg
7.38 %
General
Volvo S40 D3
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
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
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Volvo S40 D3
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
Straight-five diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
D5204T5
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
1984 CC
Engine Capacity
1598 CC
148 bhp
at 3500 rpm
Power
178 bhp
at 5500 rpm
Volvo S40 D3
148 bhp
178 bhp
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
350 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
230 NM
at 2200 rpm
Volvo S40 D3
350 NM
230 NM
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
Performance
Volvo S40 D3
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
127 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
9.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
133 m
0.000 sec
Volvo S40 D3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
128 m
0.000 sec
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
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10.16 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.83 kg/bhp
Volvo S40 D3
10.16 kg/bhp
7.83 kg/bhp
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo S40 D3
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
39 mpg
Volvo S40 D3
50 mpg
39 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
37 mpg
city
29 mpg
63 mpg
motorway
50 mpg
60 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
56 L
665 mi
Range
483 mi
Volvo S40 D3
665 mi
483 mi
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
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).
136.5 kWh
Volvo S40 D3
115.2 kWh
136.5 kWh
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
149 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
169 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo S40 D3
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
516 kg
Maximum Payload
542 kg
404 L
Boot Capacity
460 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data
