The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo S40 DRIVe (10 - 12) vs. Opel Astra Sedan 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex (14 - 17)
€ 24,800

€ 21,400

€ 24,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,400
ⓘ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 7.2 inches shorter, 1.7 inches narrower and 1.8 inches lower than the Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop.
Volvo S40 DRIVe
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
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 DRIVe
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
3005 lb
Curb Weight
3314 lb
4145 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4464 lb

Weight Difference:
309 lb
9.33 %

General
Volvo S40 DRIVe
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
M
Generation
P-J
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo S40 DRIVe
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
D4162T
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
113 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 3500 rpm
Volvo S40 DRIVe
113 hp
108 hp
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Volvo S40 DRIVe
199 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
Performance
Volvo S40 DRIVe
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
121 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
11.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
518 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo S40 DRIVe
62 mph
62
mph
mph
548 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
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26.59 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.69 lb/hp
Volvo S40 DRIVe
26.59 lb/hp
30.69 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo S40 DRIVe
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
57 mpg
Volvo S40 DRIVe
62 mpg
57 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
55 mpg
city
52 mpg
67 mpg
highway
60 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
899 mi
Range
849 mi
Volvo S40 DRIVe
899 mi
849 mi
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex 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).
84.3 kWh
Volvo S40 DRIVe
78.2 kWh
84.3 kWh
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo S40 DRIVe
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1140 lb
Maximum Payload
1151 lb
11.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft









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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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