The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG (17 - 18) vs. Volvo V40 D2 (16 - 17)
€ 25,100

€ 26,200

€ 25,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. Both cars are the same length, but the Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG is 1.9 inches narrower and 2.6 inches taller.
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
Volvo V40 D2
58.5
71.2
80.4
55.9
73.1
80.4
71.2 in
Width
73.1 in
80.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.4 in
58.5 in
Height
55.9 in
104.8
172
104.2
172
172 in
Length
172 in
104.8 in
Wheelbase
104.2 in
Vehicle Weight
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
Volvo V40 D2
3007 lb
Curb Weight
3377 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4233 lb

Weight Difference:
370 lb
10.95 %

General
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
Volvo V40 D2
B-K
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Natural Gas (CNG)
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
Volvo V40 D2
Straight-four engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
D4204T8
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
108 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
118 hp
at 3750 rpm
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
108 hp
118 hp
Volvo V40 D2
148 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
148 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 D2
Performance
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
Volvo V40 D2
124 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 D2
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27.84 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.62 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
27.84 lb/hp
28.62 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D2
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
Volvo V40 D2
Fuel Economy
14.5 lb✽
( 6 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gasoline equivalent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy consumption of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
combined ✽ per 100 miles
65 mpg
( 73 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gasoline equivalent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy consumption of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
6 MPGe
73 MPGe
Volvo V40 D2
19.9 lb
city
59 mpg
11.7 lb
highway
71 mpg
42 lb
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
288 mi
Range
1070 mi
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
288 mi
1070 mi
Volvo V40 D2
Environmental Impact
30.1 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).
74 kWh
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
30.1 kWh
74 kWh
Volvo V40 D2
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
182 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
151 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
Volvo V40 D2
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1160 lb
Maximum Payload
855 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft









34.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft