The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG (17 - 18) vs. Volvo V40 D3 (12 - 15)
€ 25,100
€ 27,000
€ 25,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. Both cars are the same length, but the Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG is an inch wider and 2.6 inches taller.
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
Volvo V40 D3
58.5
71.2
80.4
55.9
70.2
80.4
71.2 in
Width
70.2 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 D3
3007 lb
Curb Weight
3459 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4453 lb
Weight Difference:
452 lb
13.07 %
General
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
Volvo V40 D3
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 D3
Straight-four engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-five diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
D5204T6
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
108 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
108 hp
148 hp
Volvo V40 D3
148 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
148 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 D3
Performance
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
Volvo V40 D3
124 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
62 mph
62
mph
mph
436 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 D3
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27.84 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.37 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
27.84 lb/hp
23.37 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
Volvo V40 D3
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
55 mpg
( 61 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
61 MPGe
Volvo V40 D3
19.9 lb
city
44 mpg
11.7 lb
highway
62 mpg
42 lb
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
288 mi
Range
867 mi
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
288 mi
867 mi
Volvo V40 D3
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).
88.5 kWh
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
30.1 kWh
88.5 kWh
Volvo V40 D3
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
182 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
Volvo V40 D3
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1160 lb
Maximum Payload
994 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
34.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft
