The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Astra 1.5 Diesel Automatic (19 - ..) vs. Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance Geartronic (16 - 18)
€ 29,100

€ 41,200

€ 29,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 41,200
ⓘ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 Opel Astra 1.5 Diesel is 1.9 inches narrower and 2.6 inches taller.
Opel Astra 1.5 Diesel
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
58.5
71.2
80.4
55.9
73.1
80.4
71.2 in
Width
73.1 in
80.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.4 in
58.5 in
Height
55.9 in
104.8
172
104.2
172
172 in
Length
172 in
104.8 in
Wheelbase
104.2 in
Vehicle Weight
Opel Astra 1.5 Diesel
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3488 lb
4233 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4409 lb

Weight Difference:
412 lb
11.81 %

General
Opel Astra 1.5 Diesel
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
B-K
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

9-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Opel Astra 1.5 Diesel
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
Straight-three diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
B4204T11
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
120 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
250 hp
at 5500 rpm
Opel Astra 1.5 Diesel
120 hp
250 hp
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
210 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Opel Astra 1.5 Diesel
210 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
Performance
Opel Astra 1.5 Diesel
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
127 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
10.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.5 Diesel
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
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25.63 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.95 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.5 Diesel
25.63 lb/hp
13.95 lb/hp
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Astra 1.5 Diesel
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
Fuel Economy
51 mpg
combined
40 mpg
Opel Astra 1.5 Diesel
51 mpg
40 mpg
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
41 mpg
city
30 mpg
60 mpg
highway
49 mpg
12.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
648 mi
Range
653 mi
Opel Astra 1.5 Diesel
648 mi
653 mi
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
Environmental Impact
94.6 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).
111.8 kWh
Opel Astra 1.5 Diesel
94.6 kWh
111.8 kWh
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
Euro 6d-ISC (WLTP) 36AM-AO
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
222 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
220 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Astra 1.5 Diesel
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1157 lb
Maximum Payload
922 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft









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