The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel (17 - 18) vs. Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance Geartronic (16 - 18)
€ 21,700
€ 41,200
€ 21,700
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 1.6 Diesel is 1.9 inches narrower and 2.6 inches taller.
Opel Astra 1.6 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 1.6 Diesel
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
2998 lb
Curb Weight
3488 lb
4112 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4409 lb
Weight Difference:
489 lb
14.02 %
General
Opel Astra 1.6 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
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
B4204T11
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
108 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
250 hp
at 5500 rpm
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel
108 hp
250 hp
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
221 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel
221 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
Performance
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
121 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
11 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
502 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
▶ REPLAY
27.76 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.95 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel
27.76 lb/hp
13.95 lb/hp
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
Fuel Economy
64 mpg
combined
40 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel
64 mpg
40 mpg
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
56 mpg
city
30 mpg
71 mpg
highway
49 mpg
12.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
806 mi
Range
653 mi
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel
806 mi
653 mi
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
Environmental Impact
76.1 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 1.6 Diesel
76.1 kWh
111.8 kWh
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
156 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
220 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1113 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
