The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance (16 - 18) vs. Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI (15 - 17)
€ 33,500

€ 20,300

€ 33,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,300
ⓘ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 Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance is 4.8 cm wider and 6.5 cm lower.
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
1420
1857
2041
1485
1809
2042
1857 mm
Width
1809 mm
2041 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2042 mm
1420 mm
Height
1485 mm
2647
4370
2662
4370
4370 mm
Length
4370 mm
2647 mm
Wheelbase
2662 mm
Vehicle Weight
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
1578 kg
Kerb Weight
1345 kg
2005 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1860 kg

Weight Difference:
233 kg
14.77 %

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
Drive
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual 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
1969 CC
Engine Capacity
1598 CC
197 bhp
at 4250 rpm
Power
94 bhp
at 3500 rpm
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
197 bhp
94 bhp
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
440 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
280 NM
at 1500 rpm
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
440 NM
280 NM
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
Performance
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
143 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
7.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
101 m
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
62 mph
62
mph
mph
176 m
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
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8.01 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.31 kg/bhp
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
8.01 kg/bhp
14.31 kg/bhp
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
Fuel Economy
74 mpg
combined
76 mpg
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
74 mpg
76 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
67 mpg
city
67 mpg
78 mpg
motorway
86 mpg
62 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
48 L
1014 mi
Range
806 mi
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
1014 mi
806 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).
76.1 kWh
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
78.2 kWh
76.1 kWh
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
99 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
97 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
427 kg
Maximum Payload
515 kg
335 L
Boot Capacity
370 L









1032 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1210 L