The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance Geartronic (15 - 16) vs. Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo Automatic (12 - 15)
€ 39,100

€ 21,300

€ 39,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 5 cm shorter, 3.1 cm narrower and 9 cm lower than the Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo.
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
1420
1783
2041
1510
1814
2013
1783 mm
Width
1814 mm
2041 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2013 mm
1420 mm
Height
1510 mm
2647
4369
2685
4419
4369 mm
Length
4419 mm
2647 mm
Wheelbase
2685 mm
Vehicle Weight
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
1582 kg
Kerb Weight
1393 kg
2000 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1935 kg

Weight Difference:
189 kg
11.95 %

General
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
M
Generation
P-J
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
B4204T11
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1969 CC
Engine Capacity
1364 CC
250 bhp
at 5500 rpm
Power
138 bhp
at 4900 rpm
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
250 bhp
138 bhp
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
400 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
200 NM
at 1850 rpm
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
400 NM
200 NM
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
Performance
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
149 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
6.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
88 m
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
62 mph
62
mph
mph
142 m
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
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6.33 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.09 kg/bhp
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
6.33 kg/bhp
10.09 kg/bhp
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
43 mpg
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
48 mpg
43 mpg
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
36 mpg
city
32 mpg
59 mpg
motorway
54 mpg
62 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
56 L
653 mi
Range
527 mi
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
653 mi
527 mi
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
Environmental Impact
111.8 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).
125 kWh
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
111.8 kWh
125 kWh
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5 / Euro 6
137 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
154 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
418 kg
Maximum Payload
542 kg
335 L
Boot Capacity
370 L









1032 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1235 L