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 Volvo S40 2007 – 2012 Vauxhall Astra Twin Top 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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