The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance AWD Geartronic (15 - 16) vs. Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC (15 - 17)
€ 41,900

€ 17,300

€ 41,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 17,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. Both cars are the same length, but the Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance is an inch narrower and 1.1 inches lower.
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC
57.4
70.2
80.4
58.5
71.2
80.4
70.2 in
Width
71.2 in
80.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.4 in
57.4 in
Height
58.5 in
104.2
172
104.8
172
172 in
Length
172 in
104.2 in
Wheelbase
104.8 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC
3622 lb
Curb Weight
2743 lb
4530 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3880 lb

Weight Difference:
880 lb
24.29 %

General
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC
M
Generation
B-K
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 ECOTEC
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 ECOTEC
295 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
96 lb‑ft
at 4400 rpm
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
295 lb‑ft
96 lb‑ft
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC
Performance
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC
130 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec

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

Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC
▶ REPLAY
14.49 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.71 lb/hp
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
14.49 lb/hp
27.71 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
43 mpg
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
37 mpg
43 mpg
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC
28 mpg
city
31 mpg
45 mpg
highway
53 mpg
15.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.7 gal
554 mi
Range
542 mi
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
554 mi
542 mi
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC
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).
104.1 kWh
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
121.2 kWh
104.1 kWh
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
206 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
908 lb
Maximum Payload
1138 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft









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