The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo S40 D3 (10 - 12) vs. Opel Astra Sedan 1.4 ECOTEC LPG (Autogas) (17 - 18)
€ 26,800
€ 25,100
€ 26,800
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 D3 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 D3
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 D3
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC LPG
3280 lb
Curb Weight
3314 lb
4453 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4420 lb
Weight Difference:
33 lb
1 %
General
Volvo S40 D3
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC LPG
M
Generation
P-J
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Autogas (LPG)
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo S40 D3
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC LPG
Straight-five diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four engine with turbocharger
D5204T5
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4900 rpm
Volvo S40 D3
148 hp
138 hp
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC LPG
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1850 rpm
Volvo S40 D3
258 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC LPG
Performance
Volvo S40 D3
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC LPG
130 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo S40 D3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC LPG
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22.16 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.01 lb/hp
Volvo S40 D3
22.16 lb/hp
24.01 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC LPG
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo S40 D3
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC LPG
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
29 mpg
Volvo S40 D3
46 mpg
29 mpg
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC LPG
34 mpg
city
22 mpg
59 mpg
highway
35 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.3 gal
731 mi
Range
299 mi
Volvo S40 D3
731 mi
299 mi
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC LPG
Environmental Impact
104.9 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 D3
104.9 kWh
119.4 kWh
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC LPG
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
211 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo S40 D3
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC LPG
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1173 lb
Maximum Payload
1107 lb
11.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
