The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo (09 - 12) vs. Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance Geartronic (16 - 18)
€ 22,400

€ 41,200

€ 22,400
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. The Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo is 1.9 inches longer, 1.7 inches narrower and 3.5 inches taller than the Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance.
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
59.4
71.4
79.3
55.9
73.1
80.4
71.4 in
Width
73.1 in
79.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.4 in
59.4 in
Height
55.9 in
105.7
174
104.2
172
174 in
Length
172 in
105.7 in
Wheelbase
104.2 in
Vehicle Weight
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
3027 lb
Curb Weight
3488 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4409 lb

Weight Difference:
461 lb
13.22 %

General
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
P-J
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
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 Turbo
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
Straight-four gasoline 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
178 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
250 hp
at 5500 rpm
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
178 hp
250 hp
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
170 lb‑ft
at 2200 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
170 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
Performance
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
137 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
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17.01 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.95 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
17.01 lb/hp
13.95 lb/hp
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
40 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
35 mpg
40 mpg
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
27 mpg
city
30 mpg
42 mpg
highway
49 mpg
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
512 mi
Range
653 mi
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
512 mi
653 mi
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
Environmental Impact
128.7 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).
111.8 kWh
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
128.7 kWh
111.8 kWh
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
220 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1096 lb
Maximum Payload
922 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft









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