The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo S40 DRIVe (10 - 12) vs. Opel Astra Saloon 1.4 Turbo (17 - 18)
€ 24,800
€ 23,200
€ 24,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Volvo S40 DRIVe 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 Turbo Start&Stop.
Volvo S40 DRIVe
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo Start&Stop
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 DRIVe
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo Start&Stop
1363 kg
Kerb Weight
1449 kg
1880 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1960 kg
Weight Difference:
86 kg
5.94 %
General
Volvo S40 DRIVe
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo Start&Stop
M
Generation
P-J
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo S40 DRIVe
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo Start&Stop
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
D4162T
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1560 CC
Engine Capacity
1364 CC
113 bhp
at 3600 rpm
Power
138 bhp
at 4900 rpm
Volvo S40 DRIVe
113 bhp
138 bhp
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo Start&Stop
270 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
200 NM
at 1850 rpm
Volvo S40 DRIVe
270 NM
200 NM
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo Start&Stop
Performance
Volvo S40 DRIVe
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo Start&Stop
121 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
11.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
158 m
0.000 sec
Volvo S40 DRIVe
62 mph
62
mph
mph
142 m
0.000 sec
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo Start&Stop
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12.06 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.5 kg/bhp
Volvo S40 DRIVe
12.06 kg/bhp
10.5 kg/bhp
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo Start&Stop
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo S40 DRIVe
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo Start&Stop
Fuel Economy
74 mpg
combined
51 mpg
Volvo S40 DRIVe
74 mpg
51 mpg
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo Start&Stop
66 mpg
city
39 mpg
81 mpg
motorway
61 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
56 L
899 mi
Range
633 mi
Volvo S40 DRIVe
899 mi
633 mi
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo Start&Stop
Environmental Impact
78.2 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 DRIVe
78.2 kWh
104.1 kWh
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo Start&Stop
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
99 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
130 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo S40 DRIVe
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo Start&Stop
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
517 kg
Maximum Payload
511 kg
404 L
Boot Capacity
460 L









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Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
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