The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo S40 1.8 (07 - 09) vs. Opel Astra Sedan 1.4 ECOTEC LPG (Gasoline) (17 - 18)
€ 23,200
€ 25,100
€ 23,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Volvo S40 1.8 is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 7.2 inches shorter, 1.7 inches narrower and 1.8 inches lower than the Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC LPG.
Volvo S40 1.8
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC LPG
57.2
69.7
79.6
59.1
71.4
79.3
69.7 in
Width
71.4 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.3 in
57.2 in
Height
59.1 in
103.9
176.2
105.7
183.4
176.2 in
Length
183.4 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
105.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo S40 1.8
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC LPG
3018 lb
Curb Weight
3314 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4420 lb
Weight Difference:
295 lb
8.9 %
General
Volvo S40 1.8
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC LPG
M
Generation
P-J
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo S40 1.8
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC LPG
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four engine with turbocharger
B4184S8
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
123 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4900 rpm
Volvo S40 1.8
123 hp
138 hp
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC LPG
122 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1850 rpm
Volvo S40 1.8
122 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC LPG
Performance
Volvo S40 1.8
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC LPG
124 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo S40 1.8
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC LPG
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24.54 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.01 lb/hp
Volvo S40 1.8
24.54 lb/hp
24.01 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC LPG
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo S40 1.8
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC LPG
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Volvo S40 1.8
32 mpg
37 mpg
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC LPG
23 mpg
city
30 mpg
41 mpg
highway
44 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
468 mi
Range
552 mi
Volvo S40 1.8
468 mi
552 mi
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC LPG
Environmental Impact
138.2 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).
119.4 kWh
Volvo S40 1.8
138.2 kWh
119.4 kWh
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC LPG
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
280 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
235 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo S40 1.8
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC LPG
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1060 lb
Maximum Payload
1107 lb
11.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
