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 2 inches shorter, 1.2 inches narrower and 3.5 inches lower than the Opel Astra 1.4 LPG ecoFlex.
Volvo V40 D3
Opel Astra 1.4 LPG ecoFlex
55.9
70.2
80.4
59.4
71.4
79.3
70.2 in
Width
71.4 in
80.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.3 in
55.9 in
Height
59.4 in
104.2
172
105.7
174
172 in
Length
174 in
104.2 in
Wheelbase
105.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo V40 D3
Opel Astra 1.4 LPG ecoFlex
3459 lb
Curb Weight
3027 lb
4453 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4123 lb
Weight Difference:
432 lb
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
Drivetrain
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
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4900 rpm
Volvo V40 D3
148 hp
138 hp
Opel Astra 1.4 LPG ecoFlex
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1850 rpm
Volvo V40 D3
258 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
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
436 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 D3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
492 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Astra 1.4 LPG ecoFlex
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23.37 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.93 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D3
23.37 lb/hp
21.93 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.4 LPG ecoFlex
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 D3
Opel Astra 1.4 LPG ecoFlex
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
30 mpg
Volvo V40 D3
55 mpg
30 mpg
Opel Astra 1.4 LPG ecoFlex
44 mpg
city
22 mpg
62 mpg
highway
37 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.3 gal
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
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 D3
Opel Astra 1.4 LPG ecoFlex
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
994 lb
Maximum Payload
1096 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35 cu ft
