The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance (16 - 18) vs. Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI (15 - 17)

€ 33,500
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance (16 - 18) Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
€ 21,400
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI (15 - 17) Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
€ 33,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,400

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 1.9 inches wider and 2.6 inches lower.
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
55.9
Blueprint Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance (16 - 18)
73.1
80.4
58.5
Blueprint Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI (15 - 17)
71.2
80.4
73.1 in
Width
71.2 in
80.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.4 in
55.9 in
Height
58.5 in
Blueprint Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance (16 - 18)
104.2
172
Blueprint Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI (15 - 17)
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
2998 lb
4420 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4112 lb
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance (16 - 18)
Weight Difference:
481 lb
13.83 %
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI (15 - 17)

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 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
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
197 hp
at 4250 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 3500 rpm
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
197 hp
108 hp
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
325 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
325 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI

Performance

Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
143 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
7.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11 sec
62 mph 62
mph

331 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance

62 mph 62
mph

502 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI

 REPLAY
17.66 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.76 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
17.66 lb/hp
27.76 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
64 mpg
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
62 mpg
64 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
56 mpg
city
56 mpg
65 mpg
highway
71 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
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).
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)
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
156 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
1113 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.3 cu ft