The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance (16 - 18) vs. Opel Astra 1.6 Automatic (12 - 15)
€ 33,500
€ 18,500
€ 33,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 18,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance is 1.9 inches shorter, 1.7 inches wider and 3.5 inches lower than the Opel Astra 1.6.
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Opel Astra 1.6
55.9
73.1
80.4
59.4
71.4
79.3
73.1 in
Width
71.4 in
80.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.3 in
55.9 in
Height
59.4 in
104.2
172
105.7
174
172 in
Length
174 in
104.2 in
Wheelbase
105.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Opel Astra 1.6
3479 lb
Curb Weight
3071 lb
4420 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4200 lb
Weight Difference:
408 lb
11.73 %
General
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Opel Astra 1.6
M
Generation
P-J
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
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
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
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
113 hp
at 6000 rpm
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
197 hp
113 hp
Opel Astra 1.6
325 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
114 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
325 lb‑ft
114 lb‑ft
Opel Astra 1.6
Performance
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Opel Astra 1.6
143 mph
Maximum Speed
113 mph
7.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
331 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
62 mph
62
mph
mph
607 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Astra 1.6
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17.66 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.18 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
17.66 lb/hp
27.18 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Opel Astra 1.6
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
33 mpg
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
62 mpg
33 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6
56 mpg
city
24 mpg
65 mpg
highway
43 mpg
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
1014 mi
Range
490 mi
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
1014 mi
490 mi
Opel Astra 1.6
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).
134.5 kWh
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
78.2 kWh
134.5 kWh
Opel Astra 1.6
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5 / Euro 6
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
269 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Opel Astra 1.6
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
941 lb
Maximum Payload
1129 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35 cu ft
