The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo S40 T5 Geartronic (07 - 12) vs. Opel Astra Sedan 1.4 ECOTEC LPG (Autogas) (17 - 18)
€ 33,700

€ 25,100

€ 33,700
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 T5 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 T5
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 T5
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC LPG
3258 lb
Curb Weight
3314 lb
4321 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4420 lb

Weight Difference:
55 lb
1.66 %

General
Volvo S40 T5
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC LPG
M
Generation
P-J
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Autogas (LPG)

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo S40 T5
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC LPG
Straight-five gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four engine with turbocharger
B5254T7
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
227 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4900 rpm
Volvo S40 T5
227 hp
138 hp
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC LPG
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1850 rpm
Volvo S40 T5
236 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC LPG
Performance
Volvo S40 T5
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC LPG
146 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
7.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo S40 T5
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC LPG
▶ REPLAY
14.35 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.01 lb/hp
Volvo S40 T5
14.35 lb/hp
24.01 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC LPG
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo S40 T5
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC LPG
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
29 mpg
Volvo S40 T5
25 mpg
29 mpg
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC LPG
17 mpg
city
22 mpg
34 mpg
highway
35 mpg
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.3 gal
410 mi
Range
299 mi
Volvo S40 T5
410 mi
299 mi
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC LPG
Environmental Impact
178.2 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 T5
178.2 kWh
119.4 kWh
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC LPG
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
211 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo S40 T5
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC LPG
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1063 lb
Maximum Payload
1107 lb
11.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft









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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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