The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance Geartronic (15 - 16) vs. Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex (13 - 15)
€ 34,900

€ 24,000

€ 34,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 3.8 inches shorter, 2.2 inches narrower and 2.7 inches lower than the Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop.
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
55.9
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
55.9 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 D4 Polestar Performance
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
3560 lb
Curb Weight
3314 lb
4464 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4387 lb

Weight Difference:
247 lb
6.94 %

General
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
M
Generation
P-J
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
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 4250 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 6000 rpm
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
197 hp
168 hp
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
325 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
192 lb‑ft
at 1650 rpm
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
325 lb‑ft
192 lb‑ft
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
Performance
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
143 mph
Maximum Speed
136 mph
7.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
▶ REPLAY
18.07 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.73 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
18.07 lb/hp
19.73 lb/hp
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
39 mpg
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
56 mpg
39 mpg
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
47 mpg
city
30 mpg
64 mpg
highway
46 mpg
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
917 mi
Range
570 mi
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
917 mi
570 mi
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
Environmental Impact
86.4 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).
115.6 kWh
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
86.4 kWh
115.6 kWh
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
230 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
904 lb
Maximum Payload
1074 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft









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