The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Astra Sedan 1.4 ECOTEC LPG (Gasoline) (17 - 18) vs. Volvo S40 DRIVe (10 - 12)
€ 25,100

€ 24,800

€ 25,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,800
ⓘ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 7.2 inches longer, 1.7 inches wider and 1.8 inches taller than the Volvo S40 DRIVe.
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC LPG
Volvo S40 DRIVe
59.1
71.4
79.3
57.2
69.7
79.6
71.4 in
Width
69.7 in
79.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
59.1 in
Height
57.2 in
105.7
183.4
103.9
176.2
183.4 in
Length
176.2 in
105.7 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC LPG
Volvo S40 DRIVe
3314 lb
Curb Weight
3005 lb
4420 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4145 lb

Weight Difference:
309 lb
9.33 %

General
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC LPG
Volvo S40 DRIVe
P-J
Generation
M
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
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 LPG
Volvo S40 DRIVe
Straight-four engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
D4162T
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
138 hp
at 4900 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 3600 rpm
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC LPG
138 hp
113 hp
Volvo S40 DRIVe
148 lb‑ft
at 1850 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC LPG
148 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
Volvo S40 DRIVe
Performance
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC LPG
Volvo S40 DRIVe
126 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC LPG
62 mph
62
mph
mph
518 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo S40 DRIVe
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24.01 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.59 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC LPG
24.01 lb/hp
26.59 lb/hp
Volvo S40 DRIVe
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC LPG
Volvo S40 DRIVe
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
62 mpg
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC LPG
37 mpg
62 mpg
Volvo S40 DRIVe
30 mpg
city
55 mpg
44 mpg
highway
67 mpg
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
552 mi
Range
899 mi
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC LPG
552 mi
899 mi
Volvo S40 DRIVe
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).
78.2 kWh
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC LPG
119.4 kWh
78.2 kWh
Volvo S40 DRIVe
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
235 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC LPG
Volvo S40 DRIVe
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1107 lb
Maximum Payload
1140 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.4 cu ft









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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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