The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance Geartronic (15 - 16) vs. Opel Astra OPC (12 - 18)
€ 39,100
€ 36,000
€ 39,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,000
ⓘ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 considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 3.8 inches shorter, 2.2 inches narrower and 2.4 inches lower than the Opel Astra OPC.
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
Opel Astra OPC
55.9
70.2
80.4
58.3
72.4
79.5
70.2 in
Width
72.4 in
80.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.5 in
55.9 in
Height
58.3 in
104.2
172
106.1
175.8
172 in
Length
175.8 in
104.2 in
Wheelbase
106.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
Opel Astra OPC
3488 lb
Curb Weight
3417 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4508 lb
Weight Difference:
71 lb
2.04 %
General
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
Opel Astra OPC
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 manual transmission
Engine
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
Opel Astra OPC
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
2 L / 98 cu in
250 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
276 hp
at 5500 rpm
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
250 hp
276 hp
Opel Astra OPC
295 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
295 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Opel Astra OPC
Performance
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
Opel Astra OPC
149 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
289 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
62 mph
62
mph
mph
272 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Astra OPC
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13.95 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.38 lb/hp
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
13.95 lb/hp
12.38 lb/hp
Opel Astra OPC
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
Opel Astra OPC
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
29 mpg
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
40 mpg
29 mpg
Opel Astra OPC
30 mpg
city
22 mpg
49 mpg
highway
36 mpg
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
653 mi
Range
429 mi
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
653 mi
429 mi
Opel Astra OPC
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).
153.5 kWh
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
111.8 kWh
153.5 kWh
Opel Astra OPC
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5 / Euro 6
220 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
304 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
Opel Astra OPC
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
922 lb
Maximum Payload
1091 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
33 cu ft
