The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance Geartronic (17 - 18) vs. Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo Edition (11 - 13)
€ 36,900

€ 23,300

€ 36,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,300
ⓘ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. The Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance is 3.8 inches shorter, 0.7 inches wider and 1.2 inches lower than the Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo.
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
57.4
73.1
80.4
58.6
72.4
79.5
73.1 in
Width
72.4 in
80.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.5 in
57.4 in
Height
58.6 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 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
3605 lb
Curb Weight
3071 lb
4453 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4079 lb

Weight Difference:
534 lb
14.81 %

General
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
M
Generation
P-J
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
D4204T14
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
197 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
178 hp
at 5500 rpm
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
197 hp
178 hp
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
325 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
170 lb‑ft
at 2200 rpm
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
325 lb‑ft
170 lb‑ft
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
Performance
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
130 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
7.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
338 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
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18.3 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.25 lb/hp
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
18.3 lb/hp
17.25 lb/hp
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
33 mpg
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
55 mpg
33 mpg
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
47 mpg
city
25 mpg
60 mpg
highway
40 mpg
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
896 mi
Range
483 mi
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
896 mi
483 mi
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
Environmental Impact
88.5 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).
136.5 kWh
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
88.5 kWh
136.5 kWh
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
180 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
270 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
849 lb
Maximum Payload
1008 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft









29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35 cu ft