The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo S40 D5 (08 - 10) vs. Opel Astra Sedan 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex (12 - 15)

€ 28,900
Volvo S40 D5 (08 - 10) Volvo S40 D5
€ 24,000
 Opel Astra Sedan 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex (12 - 15) Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
€ 28,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,000

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The Volvo S40 D5 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 ecoFlex Start&Stop.
Volvo S40 D5
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
57.2
Blueprint Volvo S40 D5 (08 - 10)
69.7
79.6
59.1
Blueprint Opel Astra Sedan 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex (12 - 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 D5 (08 - 10)
103.9
176.2
Blueprint Opel Astra Sedan 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex (12 - 15)
105.7
183.4
176.2 in
Length
183.4 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
105.7 in

Vehicle Weight

Volvo S40 D5
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
3316 lb
Curb Weight
3314 lb
4453 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4431 lb
Volvo S40 D5 (08 - 10)
Weight Difference:
2 lb
0.06 %
Opel Astra Sedan 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex (12 - 15)

General

Volvo S40 D5
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
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 manual transmission

Engine

Volvo S40 D5
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
Straight-five diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
D5244T8
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2.4 L / 117 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
178 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 6000 rpm
Volvo S40 D5
178 hp
168 hp
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
192 lb‑ft
at 1650 rpm
Volvo S40 D5
295 lb‑ft
192 lb‑ft
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop

Performance

Volvo S40 D5
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
140 mph
Maximum Speed
138 mph
7.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

361 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo S40 D5

62 mph 62
mph

400 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop

▶ REPLAY
18.63 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.73 lb/hp
Volvo S40 D5
18.63 lb/hp
19.73 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo S40 D5
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
40 mpg
Volvo S40 D5
38 mpg
40 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
28 mpg
city
31 mpg
48 mpg
highway
48 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
601 mi
Range
590 mi
Volvo S40 D5
601 mi
590 mi
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
Environmental Impact
127.6 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).
111.8 kWh
Volvo S40 D5
127.6 kWh
111.8 kWh
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
264 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Volvo S40 D5
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1138 lb
Maximum Payload
1118 lb
11.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data