The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo S40 T5 Geartronic (07 - 12) vs. Opel Astra Sedan 1.6 Automatic (12 - 18)
€ 33,700
€ 19,000
€ 33,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,000
ⓘ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.
Volvo S40 T5
Opel Astra 1.6
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
3258 lb
Curb Weight
3097 lb
4321 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4222 lb
Weight Difference:
161 lb
4.94 %
General
Volvo S40 T5
Opel Astra 1.6
M
Generation
P-J
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Volvo S40 T5
Opel Astra 1.6
Straight-five gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
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
113 hp
at 6000 rpm
Volvo S40 T5
227 hp
113 hp
Opel Astra 1.6
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
114 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Volvo S40 T5
236 lb‑ft
114 lb‑ft
Opel Astra 1.6
Performance
Volvo S40 T5
Opel Astra 1.6
146 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
7.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo S40 T5
62 mph
62
mph
mph
607 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Astra 1.6
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14.35 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.41 lb/hp
Volvo S40 T5
14.35 lb/hp
27.41 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo S40 T5
Opel Astra 1.6
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
33 mpg
Volvo S40 T5
25 mpg
33 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6
17 mpg
city
24 mpg
34 mpg
highway
43 mpg
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
410 mi
Range
490 mi
Volvo S40 T5
410 mi
490 mi
Opel Astra 1.6
Environmental Impact
178.2 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).
134.5 kWh
Volvo S40 T5
178.2 kWh
134.5 kWh
Opel Astra 1.6
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5 / Euro 6
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
269 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo S40 T5
Opel Astra 1.6
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1063 lb
Maximum Payload
1124 lb
11.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
