The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance (15 - 16) vs. Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI Automatic (16 - 17)
€ 33,000

€ 24,500

€ 33,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. Both cars are the same length, but the Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance is an inch narrower and 2.6 inches lower.
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
55.9
70.2
80.4
58.5
71.2
80.4
70.2 in
Width
71.2 in
80.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.4 in
55.9 in
Height
58.5 in
104.2
172
104.8
172
172 in
Length
172 in
104.2 in
Wheelbase
104.8 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
3479 lb
Curb Weight
3007 lb
4420 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4189 lb

Weight Difference:
472 lb
13.57 %

General
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
M
Generation
B-K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
D4204T14
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
197 hp
at 4250 rpm
Power
134 hp
at 3500 rpm
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
197 hp
134 hp
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
325 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
325 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
Performance
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
143 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
7.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
338 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
62 mph
62
mph
mph
443 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
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17.66 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.44 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
17.66 lb/hp
22.44 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
62 mpg
52 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
56 mpg
city
41 mpg
65 mpg
highway
62 mpg
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.7 gal
1014 mi
Range
663 mi
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
1014 mi
663 mi
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
Environmental Impact
78.2 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).
92.5 kWh
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
78.2 kWh
92.5 kWh
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
941 lb
Maximum Payload
1182 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft









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