The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 T5 Geartronic (12 - 14) vs. Opel Astra 1.4 LPG ecoFlex (Gasoline) (12 - 15)
€ 33,000
€ 21,800
€ 33,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Volvo V40 T5 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 T5
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 T5
Opel Astra 1.4 LPG ecoFlex
3461 lb
Curb Weight
3314 lb
4431 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4420 lb
Weight Difference:
148 lb
4.28 %
General
Volvo V40 T5
Opel Astra 1.4 LPG ecoFlex
M
Generation
P-J
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo V40 T5
Opel Astra 1.4 LPG ecoFlex
Straight-five gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four engine with turbocharger
B5254T12
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
251 hp
at 5400 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4900 rpm
Volvo V40 T5
251 hp
138 hp
Opel Astra 1.4 LPG ecoFlex
266 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1850 rpm
Volvo V40 T5
266 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Opel Astra 1.4 LPG ecoFlex
Performance
Volvo V40 T5
Opel Astra 1.4 LPG ecoFlex
155 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 T5
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Astra 1.4 LPG ecoFlex
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13.79 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.01 lb/hp
Volvo V40 T5
13.79 lb/hp
24.01 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.4 LPG ecoFlex
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 T5
Opel Astra 1.4 LPG ecoFlex
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Volvo V40 T5
30 mpg
41 mpg
Opel Astra 1.4 LPG ecoFlex
21 mpg
city
32 mpg
39 mpg
highway
50 mpg
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
488 mi
Range
610 mi
Volvo V40 T5
488 mi
610 mi
Opel Astra 1.4 LPG ecoFlex
Environmental Impact
149.7 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).
108 kWh
Volvo V40 T5
149.7 kWh
108 kWh
Opel Astra 1.4 LPG ecoFlex
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5 / Euro 6
298 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
214 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 T5
Opel Astra 1.4 LPG ecoFlex
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
970 lb
Maximum Payload
1107 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35 cu ft
