The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo S40 T5 (07 - 10) vs. Opel Astra Saloon 1.6 (12 - 18)
€ 31,900
€ 17,500
€ 31,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 17,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Volvo S40 T5 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 1.6.
Volvo S40 T5
Opel Astra 1.6
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 T5
Opel Astra 1.6
1464 kg
Kerb Weight
1405 kg
1960 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1915 kg
Weight Difference:
59 kg
4.03 %
General
Volvo S40 T5
Opel Astra 1.6
M
Generation
P-J
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo S40 T5
Opel Astra 1.6
Straight-five petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
B5254T7
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2521 CC
Engine Capacity
1598 CC
227 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
113 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Volvo S40 T5
227 bhp
113 bhp
Opel Astra 1.6
320 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
155 NM
at 4000 rpm
Volvo S40 T5
320 NM
155 NM
Opel Astra 1.6
Performance
Volvo S40 T5
Opel Astra 1.6
149 mph
Maximum Speed
120 mph
6.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
94 m
0.000 sec
Volvo S40 T5
62 mph
62
mph
mph
165 m
0.000 sec
Opel Astra 1.6
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6.45 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.43 kg/bhp
Volvo S40 T5
6.45 kg/bhp
12.43 kg/bhp
Opel Astra 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo S40 T5
Opel Astra 1.6
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
43 mpg
Volvo S40 T5
32 mpg
43 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6
23 mpg
city
32 mpg
44 mpg
motorway
53 mpg
62 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
56 L
443 mi
Range
527 mi
Volvo S40 T5
443 mi
527 mi
Opel Astra 1.6
Environmental Impact
164.8 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).
125 kWh
Volvo S40 T5
164.8 kWh
125 kWh
Opel Astra 1.6
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5 / Euro 6
208 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
154 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo S40 T5
Opel Astra 1.6
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
496 kg
Maximum Payload
510 kg
404 L
Boot Capacity
460 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data
