The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 D2 ECO (16 - 18) vs. Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG (17 - 18)
€ 26,200

€ 25,100

€ 26,200
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 dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. Both cars are the same length, but the Volvo V40 D2 ECO is 1.9 inches wider and 2.6 inches lower.
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
55.9
73.1
80.4
58.5
71.2
80.4
73.1 in
Width
71.2 in
80.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.4 in
55.9 in
Height
58.5 in
104.2
172
104.8
172
172 in
Length
172 in
104.2 in
Wheelbase
104.8 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
3377 lb
Curb Weight
3007 lb
4233 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4167 lb

Weight Difference:
370 lb
10.95 %

General
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
M
Generation
B-K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Natural Gas (CNG)

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four engine (naturally aspirated engine)
D4204T8
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
118 hp
at 3750 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 5600 rpm
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
118 hp
108 hp
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
207 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
207 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
Performance
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
118 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
10.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
489 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 D2 ECO
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
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28.62 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.84 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
28.62 lb/hp
27.84 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
Fuel Economy
69 mpg
( 77 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gasoline equivalent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy consumption of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
combined ✽ per 100 miles
14.5 lb✽
( 6 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gasoline equivalent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy consumption of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
77 MPGe
6 MPGe
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
64 mpg
city
19.9 lb
74 mpg
highway
11.7 lb
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
42 lb
1133 mi
Range
288 mi
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
1133 mi
288 mi
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
Environmental Impact
70 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).
30.1 kWh
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
70 kWh
30.1 kWh
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
143 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
182 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
855 lb
Maximum Payload
1160 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft









29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.3 cu ft