The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo S40 1.6D DRIVe (08 - 10) vs. Opel Astra Saloon 1.4 LPG ecoFlex (Autogas) (14 - 17)
€ 24,300

€ 22,300

€ 24,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Volvo S40 1.6D DRIVe is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 18.2 cm shorter, 4.4 cm narrower and 5.6 cm lower than the Opel Astra 1.4 LPG ecoFlex.
Volvo S40 1.6D DRIVe
Opel Astra 1.4 LPG ecoFlex
1444
1770
2022
1500
1814
2013
1770 mm
Width
1814 mm
2022 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2013 mm
1444 mm
Height
1500 mm
2640
4476
2685
4658
4476 mm
Length
4658 mm
2640 mm
Wheelbase
2685 mm
Vehicle Weight
Volvo S40 1.6D DRIVe
Opel Astra 1.4 LPG ecoFlex
1381 kg
Kerb Weight
1503 kg
1880 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2005 kg

Weight Difference:
122 kg
8.12 %

General
Volvo S40 1.6D DRIVe
Opel Astra 1.4 LPG ecoFlex
M
Generation
P-J
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Autogas (LPG)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo S40 1.6D DRIVe
Opel Astra 1.4 LPG ecoFlex
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four engine with turbocharger
D4164T
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1560 CC
Engine Capacity
1364 CC
108 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
138 bhp
at 4900 rpm
Volvo S40 1.6D DRIVe
108 bhp
138 bhp
Opel Astra 1.4 LPG ecoFlex
240 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
200 NM
at 1850 rpm
Volvo S40 1.6D DRIVe
240 NM
200 NM
Opel Astra 1.4 LPG ecoFlex
Performance
Volvo S40 1.6D DRIVe
Opel Astra 1.4 LPG ecoFlex
118 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
11.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
158 m
0.000 sec

Volvo S40 1.6D DRIVe
62 mph
62
mph
mph
142 m
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.4 LPG ecoFlex
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12.79 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.89 kg/bhp
Volvo S40 1.6D DRIVe
12.79 kg/bhp
10.89 kg/bhp
Opel Astra 1.4 LPG ecoFlex
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo S40 1.6D DRIVe
Opel Astra 1.4 LPG ecoFlex
Fuel Economy
63 mpg
combined
39 mpg
Volvo S40 1.6D DRIVe
63 mpg
39 mpg
Opel Astra 1.4 LPG ecoFlex
50 mpg
city
30 mpg
74 mpg
motorway
49 mpg
52 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
39 L
718 mi
Range
337 mi
Volvo S40 1.6D DRIVe
718 mi
337 mi
Opel Astra 1.4 LPG ecoFlex
Environmental Impact
92.5 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).
106.2 kWh
Volvo S40 1.6D DRIVe
92.5 kWh
106.2 kWh
Opel Astra 1.4 LPG ecoFlex
Euro 4, 5L
Emission Standard
Euro 5 / Euro 6
119 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
117 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo S40 1.6D DRIVe
Opel Astra 1.4 LPG ecoFlex
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
499 kg
Maximum Payload
502 kg
404 L
Boot Capacity
460 L









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Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
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