The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo Automatic (12 - 12) vs. Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance Geartronic (15 - 16)
€ 24,400

€ 34,900

€ 24,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 2 inches longer, 1.2 inches wider and 3.5 inches taller than the Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance.
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
59.4
71.4
79.3
55.9
70.2
80.4
71.4 in
Width
70.2 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 D4 Polestar Performance
3027 lb
Curb Weight
3560 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4464 lb

Weight Difference:
534 lb
15 %

General
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
P-J
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Code
D4204T14
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
178 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
197 hp
at 4250 rpm
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
178 hp
197 hp
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
170 lb‑ft
at 2200 rpm
Max. Torque
325 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
170 lb‑ft
325 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Performance
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
131 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
410 ft
0.000 sec

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

Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
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17.01 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.07 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
17.01 lb/hp
18.07 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
56 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
33 mpg
56 mpg
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
24 mpg
city
47 mpg
42 mpg
highway
64 mpg
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
483 mi
Range
917 mi
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
483 mi
917 mi
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Environmental Impact
136.5 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).
86.4 kWh
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
136.5 kWh
86.4 kWh
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1096 lb
Maximum Payload
904 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft









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