The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance Geartronic (15 - 16) vs. Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo Automatic (12 - 15)
€ 39,100
€ 24,800
€ 39,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,800
ⓘ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 1.6 DI Turbo.
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
Opel Astra 1.6 DI 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 1.6 DI Turbo
3488 lb
Curb Weight
3314 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4409 lb
Weight Difference:
174 lb
4.99 %
General
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo
M
Generation
P-J
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium 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 1.6 DI 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
1.6 L / 78 cu in
250 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 6000 rpm
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
250 hp
168 hp
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo
295 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
192 lb‑ft
at 1650 rpm
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
295 lb‑ft
192 lb‑ft
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo
Performance
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo
149 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
6.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
289 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo
▶ REPLAY
13.95 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.73 lb/hp
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
13.95 lb/hp
19.73 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
40 mpg
35 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo
30 mpg
city
26 mpg
49 mpg
highway
44 mpg
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
653 mi
Range
512 mi
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
653 mi
512 mi
Opel Astra 1.6 DI 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).
128.7 kWh
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
111.8 kWh
128.7 kWh
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5 / Euro 6
220 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
922 lb
Maximum Payload
1096 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35 cu ft
