The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance AWD Geartronic (17 - 18) vs. Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI (15 - 17)
€ 43,000

€ 20,300

€ 43,000
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 a little. Both cars are the same length, but the Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance is 1.9 inches wider and 1.1 inches lower.
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
57.4
73.1
80.4
58.5
71.2
80.4
73.1 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 1.6 CDTI
3622 lb
Curb Weight
2965 lb
4530 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4101 lb

Weight Difference:
657 lb
18.14 %

General
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
M
Generation
B-K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

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 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 Cross Country 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 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
295 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
Performance
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
130 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
272 ft
0.000 sec

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

Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
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14.49 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
31.54 lb/hp
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
14.49 lb/hp
31.54 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
64 mpg
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
37 mpg
64 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
28 mpg
city
56 mpg
45 mpg
highway
71 mpg
15.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.7 gal
554 mi
Range
806 mi
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
554 mi
806 mi
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
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).
76.1 kWh
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
121.2 kWh
76.1 kWh
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
156 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
908 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