The Comparative Analysis :

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

€ 41,200
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance Geartronic (16 - 18) Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
€ 20,300
 Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI (15 - 17) Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
€ 41,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,300

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. Both cars are the same length, but the Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance is 1.9 inches wider and 2.6 inches lower.
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
55.9
Blueprint Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance Geartronic (16 - 18)
73.1
80.4
58.5
Blueprint Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI (15 - 17)
71.2
80.4
73.1 in
Width
71.2 in
80.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.4 in
55.9 in
Height
58.5 in
Blueprint Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance Geartronic (16 - 18)
104.2
172
Blueprint Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI (15 - 17)
104.8
172
172 in
Length
172 in
104.2 in
Wheelbase
104.8 in

Vehicle Weight

Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
3488 lb
Curb Weight
2965 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4101 lb
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance Geartronic (16 - 18)
Weight Difference:
522 lb
14.97 %
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI (15 - 17)

General

Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
M
Generation
B-K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel 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
94 hp
at 3500 rpm
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
250 hp
94 hp
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
295 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI

Performance

Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
149 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
6.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

282 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance

62 mph 62
mph

577 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI

▶ REPLAY
13.95 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
31.54 lb/hp
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
13.95 lb/hp
31.54 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
64 mpg
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
40 mpg
64 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
30 mpg
city
56 mpg
49 mpg
highway
71 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
653 mi
Range
806 mi
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
653 mi
806 mi
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
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 CDTI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
220 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
156 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
922 lb
Maximum Payload
1135 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.3 cu ft