The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 D3 (12 - 15) vs. Opel Astra 1.4 LPG ecoFlex Selection (Autogas) (11 - 12)
€ 27,000

€ 22,700

€ 27,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Volvo V40 D3 is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 5 cm shorter, 3.1 cm narrower and 9 cm lower than the Opel Astra 1.4 LPG ecoFlex.
Volvo V40 D3
Opel Astra 1.4 LPG ecoFlex
1420
1783
2041
1510
1814
2013
1783 mm
Width
1814 mm
2041 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2013 mm
1420 mm
Height
1510 mm
2647
4369
2685
4419
4369 mm
Length
4419 mm
2647 mm
Wheelbase
2685 mm
Vehicle Weight
Volvo V40 D3
Opel Astra 1.4 LPG ecoFlex
1569 kg
Kerb Weight
1373 kg
2020 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1870 kg

Weight Difference:
196 kg
12.49 %

General
Volvo V40 D3
Opel Astra 1.4 LPG ecoFlex
M
Generation
P-J
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Autogas (LPG)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo V40 D3
Opel Astra 1.4 LPG ecoFlex
Straight-five diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four engine with turbocharger
D5204T6
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
1984 CC
Engine Capacity
1364 CC
148 bhp
at 3500 rpm
Power
138 bhp
at 4900 rpm
Volvo V40 D3
148 bhp
138 bhp
Opel Astra 1.4 LPG ecoFlex
350 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
200 NM
at 1850 rpm
Volvo V40 D3
350 NM
200 NM
Opel Astra 1.4 LPG ecoFlex
Performance
Volvo V40 D3
Opel Astra 1.4 LPG ecoFlex
130 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
9.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
133 m
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 D3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
150 m
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.4 LPG ecoFlex
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10.6 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.95 kg/bhp
Volvo V40 D3
10.6 kg/bhp
9.95 kg/bhp
Opel Astra 1.4 LPG ecoFlex
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 D3
Opel Astra 1.4 LPG ecoFlex
Fuel Economy
66 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Volvo V40 D3
66 mpg
36 mpg
Opel Astra 1.4 LPG ecoFlex
53 mpg
city
27 mpg
74 mpg
motorway
44 mpg
60 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
39 L
867 mi
Range
307 mi
Volvo V40 D3
867 mi
307 mi
Opel Astra 1.4 LPG ecoFlex
Environmental Impact
88.5 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).
116.5 kWh
Volvo V40 D3
88.5 kWh
116.5 kWh
Opel Astra 1.4 LPG ecoFlex
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
114 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
129 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 D3
Opel Astra 1.4 LPG ecoFlex
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
451 kg
Maximum Payload
497 kg
335 L
Boot Capacity
370 L









1032 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1235 L