The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance AWD Geartronic (15 - 16) vs. Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo Edition (11 - 13)
€ 41,900
€ 23,300
€ 41,900
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 Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 3.8 inches shorter, 2.2 inches narrower and 1.2 inches lower than the Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo.
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
57.4
70.2
80.4
58.6
72.4
79.5
70.2 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 T5 Polestar Performance
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
3622 lb
Curb Weight
3071 lb
4530 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4079 lb
Weight Difference:
551 lb
15.21 %
General
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
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
1.6 L / 78 cu in
250 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
178 hp
at 5500 rpm
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
250 hp
178 hp
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
295 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
170 lb‑ft
at 2200 rpm
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
295 lb‑ft
170 lb‑ft
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
Performance
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
130 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
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14.49 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.25 lb/hp
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
14.49 lb/hp
17.25 lb/hp
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
33 mpg
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
37 mpg
33 mpg
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
28 mpg
city
25 mpg
45 mpg
highway
40 mpg
15.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
554 mi
Range
483 mi
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
554 mi
483 mi
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
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).
136.5 kWh
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
121.2 kWh
136.5 kWh
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
270 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
908 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
