The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo S40 D4 Geartronic (10 - 12) vs. Opel Astra Sedan 1.6 Automatic (12 - 18)
€ 30,900
€ 19,000
€ 30,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,000
ⓘ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.
Volvo S40 D4
Opel Astra 1.6
57.2
69.7
79.6
59.1
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
103.9
176.2
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
3532 lb
Curb Weight
3097 lb
4453 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4222 lb
Weight Difference:
434 lb
12.29 %
General
Volvo S40 D4
Opel Astra 1.6
M
Generation
P-J
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Volvo S40 D4
Opel Astra 1.6
Straight-five diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
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
113 hp
at 6000 rpm
Volvo S40 D4
175 hp
113 hp
Opel Astra 1.6
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
114 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Volvo S40 D4
295 lb‑ft
114 lb‑ft
Opel Astra 1.6
Performance
Volvo S40 D4
Opel Astra 1.6
134 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
8.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
400 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo S40 D4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
607 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Astra 1.6
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20.18 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.41 lb/hp
Volvo S40 D4
20.18 lb/hp
27.41 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo S40 D4
Opel Astra 1.6
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
33 mpg
Volvo S40 D4
42 mpg
33 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6
31 mpg
city
24 mpg
52 mpg
highway
43 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
665 mi
Range
490 mi
Volvo S40 D4
665 mi
490 mi
Opel Astra 1.6
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).
134.5 kWh
Volvo S40 D4
115.2 kWh
134.5 kWh
Opel Astra 1.6
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5 / Euro 6
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
269 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo S40 D4
Opel Astra 1.6
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
922 lb
Maximum Payload
1124 lb
11.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
