The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Astra Saloon 1.4 ECOTEC LPG (Autogas) (17 - 18) vs. Volvo S40 1.8 (07 - 09)
€ 25,100

€ 23,200

€ 25,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC LPG is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 18.2 cm longer, 4.4 cm wider and 4.6 cm taller than the Volvo S40 1.8.
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC LPG
Volvo S40 1.8
1500
1814
2013
1454
1770
2022
1814 mm
Width
1770 mm
2013 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2022 mm
1500 mm
Height
1454 mm
2685
4658
2640
4476
4658 mm
Length
4476 mm
2685 mm
Wheelbase
2640 mm
Vehicle Weight
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC LPG
Volvo S40 1.8
1503 kg
Kerb Weight
1369 kg
2005 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1850 kg

Weight Difference:
134 kg
8.92 %

General
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC LPG
Volvo S40 1.8
P-J
Generation
M
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Autogas (LPG)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC LPG
Volvo S40 1.8
Straight-four engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
B4184S8
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1364 CC
Engine Capacity
1798 CC
138 bhp
at 4900 rpm
Power
123 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC LPG
138 bhp
123 bhp
Volvo S40 1.8
200 NM
at 1850 rpm
Max. Torque
165 NM
at 4000 rpm
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC LPG
200 NM
165 NM
Volvo S40 1.8
Performance
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC LPG
Volvo S40 1.8
126 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
142 m
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC LPG
62 mph
62
mph
mph
151 m
0.000 sec

Volvo S40 1.8
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10.89 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.13 kg/bhp
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC LPG
10.89 kg/bhp
11.13 kg/bhp
Volvo S40 1.8
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC LPG
Volvo S40 1.8
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
39 mpg
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC LPG
35 mpg
39 mpg
Volvo S40 1.8
27 mpg
city
28 mpg
42 mpg
motorway
50 mpg
39 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
299 mi
Range
468 mi
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC LPG
299 mi
468 mi
Volvo S40 1.8
Environmental Impact
119.4 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).
138.2 kWh
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC LPG
119.4 kWh
138.2 kWh
Volvo S40 1.8
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
131 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
174 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC LPG
Volvo S40 1.8
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
502 kg
Maximum Payload
481 kg
460 L
Boot Capacity
404 L









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Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
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