The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo S40 D4 (10 - 12) vs. Opel Astra Sedan 1.6 DI Turbo Automatic (13 - 15)

€ 29,100
Volvo S40 D4 (10 - 12) Volvo S40 D4
€ 25,300
 Opel Astra Sedan 1.6 DI Turbo Automatic (13 - 15) Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo
€ 29,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,300

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The Volvo S40 D4 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 DI Turbo.
Volvo S40 D4
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo
57.2
Blueprint Volvo S40 D4 (10 - 12)
69.7
79.6
59.1
Blueprint Opel Astra Sedan 1.6 DI Turbo Automatic (13 - 15)
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 D4 (10 - 12)
103.9
176.2
Blueprint Opel Astra Sedan 1.6 DI Turbo Automatic (13 - 15)
105.7
183.4
176.2 in
Length
183.4 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
105.7 in

Vehicle Weight

Volvo S40 D4
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo
3497 lb
Curb Weight
3314 lb
4453 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4431 lb
Volvo S40 D4 (10 - 12)
Weight Difference:
183 lb
5.23 %
Opel Astra Sedan 1.6 DI Turbo Automatic (13 - 15)

General

Volvo S40 D4
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo
M
Generation
P-J
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Volvo S40 D4
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo
Straight-five diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
D5204T
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
175 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 6000 rpm
Volvo S40 D4
175 hp
168 hp
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
192 lb‑ft
at 1650 rpm
Volvo S40 D4
295 lb‑ft
192 lb‑ft
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo

Performance

Volvo S40 D4
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo
137 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

397 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo S40 D4

62 mph 62
mph

420 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo

▶ REPLAY
19.98 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.73 lb/hp
Volvo S40 D4
19.98 lb/hp
19.73 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo S40 D4
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Volvo S40 D4
46 mpg
35 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo
34 mpg
city
26 mpg
59 mpg
highway
44 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
731 mi
Range
512 mi
Volvo S40 D4
731 mi
512 mi
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo
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).
128.7 kWh
Volvo S40 D4
104.9 kWh
128.7 kWh
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5 / Euro 6
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Volvo S40 D4
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
957 lb
Maximum Payload
1118 lb
11.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data