The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance AWD Geartronic (15 - 16) vs. Opel Astra 1.4 ecoFlex (12 - 13)
€ 41,900

€ 18,100

€ 41,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 18,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 1.9 inches shorter, 1.2 inches narrower and 2 inches lower than the Opel Astra 1.4 ecoFlex Start&Stop.
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
Opel Astra 1.4 ecoFlex Start&Stop
57.4
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
57.4 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 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
Opel Astra 1.4 ecoFlex Start&Stop
3622 lb
Curb Weight
3027 lb
4530 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4178 lb

Weight Difference:
595 lb
16.43 %

General
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
Opel Astra 1.4 ecoFlex Start&Stop
M
Generation
P-J
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
Opel Astra 1.4 ecoFlex Start&Stop
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
B4204T11
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
250 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
99 hp
at 6000 rpm
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
250 hp
99 hp
Opel Astra 1.4 ecoFlex Start&Stop
295 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
96 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
295 lb‑ft
96 lb‑ft
Opel Astra 1.4 ecoFlex Start&Stop
Performance
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
Opel Astra 1.4 ecoFlex Start&Stop
130 mph
Maximum Speed
111 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
62 mph
62
mph
mph
633 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.4 ecoFlex Start&Stop
▶ REPLAY
14.49 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.58 lb/hp
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
14.49 lb/hp
30.58 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.4 ecoFlex Start&Stop
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
Opel Astra 1.4 ecoFlex Start&Stop
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
37 mpg
44 mpg
Opel Astra 1.4 ecoFlex Start&Stop
28 mpg
city
35 mpg
45 mpg
highway
52 mpg
15.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
554 mi
Range
657 mi
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
554 mi
657 mi
Opel Astra 1.4 ecoFlex Start&Stop
Environmental Impact
121.2 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).
100.4 kWh
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
121.2 kWh
100.4 kWh
Opel Astra 1.4 ecoFlex Start&Stop
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
Opel Astra 1.4 ecoFlex Start&Stop
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
908 lb
Maximum Payload
1151 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft









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