The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo S40 T5 (07 - 10) vs. Opel Astra Sedan 1.6 CDTI Automatic (15 - 17)
€ 31,900
€ 26,600
€ 31,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,600
ⓘ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 7.2 inches shorter, 1.7 inches narrower and 1.8 inches lower than the Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI.
Volvo S40 T5
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
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 T5
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
3228 lb
Curb Weight
3314 lb
4321 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4464 lb
Weight Difference:
86 lb
2.6 %
General
Volvo S40 T5
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
M
Generation
P-J
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Volvo S40 T5
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
Straight-five gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
B5254T7
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
227 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
134 hp
at 3500 rpm
Volvo S40 T5
227 hp
134 hp
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Volvo S40 T5
236 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
Performance
Volvo S40 T5
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
149 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
6.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
308 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo S40 T5
62 mph
62
mph
mph
518 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
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14.22 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.73 lb/hp
Volvo S40 T5
14.22 lb/hp
24.73 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo S40 T5
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
Fuel Economy
27 mpg
combined
46 mpg
Volvo S40 T5
27 mpg
46 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
19 mpg
city
37 mpg
37 mpg
highway
60 mpg
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
443 mi
Range
682 mi
Volvo S40 T5
443 mi
682 mi
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
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).
104.9 kWh
Volvo S40 T5
164.8 kWh
104.9 kWh
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
335 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo S40 T5
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1093 lb
Maximum Payload
1151 lb
11.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
