The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo S40 DRIVe (10 - 12) vs. Opel Astra Sedan 1.6 ECOTEC Diesel (17 - 18)

€ 24,800
Volvo S40 DRIVe (10 - 12) Volvo S40 DRIVe
€ 25,500
 Opel Astra Sedan 1.6 ECOTEC Diesel (17 - 18) Opel Astra 1.6 ECOTEC Diesel Start&Stop
€ 24,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,500

ⓘ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 ECOTEC Diesel Start&Stop.
Volvo S40 DRIVe
Opel Astra 1.6 ECOTEC Diesel Start&Stop
57.2
Blueprint Volvo S40 DRIVe (10 - 12)
69.7
79.6
59.1
Blueprint Opel Astra Sedan 1.6 ECOTEC Diesel (17 - 18)
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 DRIVe (10 - 12)
103.9
176.2
Blueprint Opel Astra Sedan 1.6 ECOTEC Diesel (17 - 18)
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 ECOTEC Diesel Start&Stop
3005 lb
Curb Weight
3314 lb
4145 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4464 lb
Volvo S40 DRIVe (10 - 12)
Weight Difference:
309 lb
9.33 %
Opel Astra Sedan 1.6 ECOTEC Diesel (17 - 18)

General

Volvo S40 DRIVe
Opel Astra 1.6 ECOTEC Diesel 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 ECOTEC Diesel 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
134 hp
at 3500 rpm
Volvo S40 DRIVe
113 hp
134 hp
Opel Astra 1.6 ECOTEC Diesel Start&Stop
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Volvo S40 DRIVe
199 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Opel Astra 1.6 ECOTEC Diesel Start&Stop

Performance

Volvo S40 DRIVe
Opel Astra 1.6 ECOTEC Diesel Start&Stop
121 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
11.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

518 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo S40 DRIVe

62 mph 62
mph

459 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.6 ECOTEC Diesel Start&Stop

▶ REPLAY
26.59 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.73 lb/hp
Volvo S40 DRIVe
26.59 lb/hp
24.73 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.6 ECOTEC Diesel Start&Stop

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo S40 DRIVe
Opel Astra 1.6 ECOTEC Diesel Start&Stop
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
64 mpg
Volvo S40 DRIVe
62 mpg
64 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6 ECOTEC Diesel Start&Stop
55 mpg
city
53 mpg
67 mpg
highway
69 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
899 mi
Range
941 mi
Volvo S40 DRIVe
899 mi
941 mi
Opel Astra 1.6 ECOTEC Diesel 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).
76.1 kWh
Volvo S40 DRIVe
78.2 kWh
76.1 kWh
Opel Astra 1.6 ECOTEC Diesel Start&Stop
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
159 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Volvo S40 DRIVe
Opel Astra 1.6 ECOTEC Diesel 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
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data