Volvo S40 (2007 – 2012) vs Vauxhall Astra Twin Top (2007 – 2010): specs compared
The Volvo S40 is the more powerful of the two, with up to 230 hp against 200 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 6.8 s against 8.3 s. It uses less fuel, from 4.9 L/100 km against 6.0 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 1,213 kg against 1,440 kg.
| Specification |
Volvo
S40
2007 – 2012
|
Vauxhall
Astra Twin Top
2007 – 2010
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Sweden | United Kingdom |
| Documented years | 2007 – 2012 | 2007 – 2010 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 9 | 5 |
| Fuel | Petrol, Diesel | Petrol, Diesel |
| Drive | FWD | FWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 101 – 230 hp | 105 – 200 hp |
| Torque | 150 – 350 Nm | 150 – 315 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 6.8 – 12.0 s | 8.3 – 12.7 s |
| Top speed | 185 – 240 km/h | 188 – 237 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 4.9 – 9.1 L/100 km | 6.0 – 9.5 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,468 mm | 4,475 mm |
| Width | 1,770 mm | 1,760 mm |
| Height | 1,453 mm | 1,412 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,639 mm | 2,614 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,213 – 1,462 kg | 1,440 – 1,656 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.
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