The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance Geartronic (15 - 16) vs. Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel (17 - 18)

€ 39,100
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance Geartronic (15 - 16) Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
€ 21,700
 Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel (17 - 18) Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel
€ 39,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,700

ⓘ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 a little smaller in every dimension. It's 0.1 cm shorter, 2.6 cm narrower and 6.5 cm lower than the Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel.
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel
1420
Blueprint Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance Geartronic (15 - 16)
1783
2041
1485
Blueprint Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel (17 - 18)
1809
2042
1783 mm
Width
1809 mm
2041 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2042 mm
1420 mm
Height
1485 mm
Blueprint Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance Geartronic (15 - 16)
2647
4369
Blueprint Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel (17 - 18)
2662
4370
4369 mm
Length
4370 mm
2647 mm
Wheelbase
2662 mm

Vehicle Weight

Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel
1582 kg
Kerb Weight
1360 kg
2000 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1865 kg
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance Geartronic (15 - 16)
Weight Difference:
222 kg
14.03 %
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel (17 - 18)

General

Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel
M
Generation
B-K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
B4204T11
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1969 CC
Engine Capacity
1598 CC
250 bhp
at 5500 rpm
Power
108 bhp
at 3500 rpm
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
250 bhp
108 bhp
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel
400 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
300 NM
at 1750 rpm
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
400 NM
300 NM
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel

Performance

Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel
149 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
6.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11 sec
62 mph 62
mph

88 m
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance

62 mph 62
mph

153 m
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel

▶ REPLAY
6.33 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.59 kg/bhp
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
6.33 kg/bhp
12.59 kg/bhp
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
76 mpg
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
48 mpg
76 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel
36 mpg
city
67 mpg
59 mpg
motorway
86 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
62 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
48 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
653 mi
Range
806 mi
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
653 mi
806 mi
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel
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).
76.1 kWh
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
111.8 kWh
76.1 kWh
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
137 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
97 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
418 kg
Maximum Payload
505 kg
335 L
Boot Capacity
370 L
1032 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1210 L