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 2 inches shorter, 1.2 inches narrower and 3.5 inches lower than the Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo.
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
55.9
70.2
80.4
59.4
71.4
79.3
70.2 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 T5 Polestar Performance
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
3488 lb
Curb Weight
3071 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4266 lb
Weight Difference:
417 lb
11.96 %
General
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
M
Generation
P-J
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
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 gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
B4204T11
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
250 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4900 rpm
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
250 hp
138 hp
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
295 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1850 rpm
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
295 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
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
289 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
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13.95 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.25 lb/hp
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
13.95 lb/hp
22.25 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
40 mpg
36 mpg
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
30 mpg
city
26 mpg
49 mpg
highway
45 mpg
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
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
220 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
922 lb
Maximum Payload
1195 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35 cu ft
