The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance Geartronic (15 - 16) vs. Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo (14 - 18)

€ 39,100
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance Geartronic (15 - 16) Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
€ 20,900
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo (14 - 18) Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
€ 39,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,900

Base price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The Volvo V40 T5 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 1.4 Turbo.
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
55.9
Blueprint Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance Geartronic (15 - 16)
70.2
80.4
58.6
Blueprint Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo (14 - 18)
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
Blueprint Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance Geartronic (15 - 16)
104.2
172
Blueprint Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo (14 - 18)
106.1
175.8
172 in
Length
175.8 in
104.2 in
Wheelbase
106.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
3488 lb
Curb Weight
3168 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4277 lb
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance Geartronic (15 - 16)
Weight Difference:
320 lb
9.18 %
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo (14 - 18)

General

Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
M
Generation
P-J
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 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
1.4 L / 69 cu in
250 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
118 hp
at 4200 rpm
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
250 hp
118 hp
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
295 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1850 rpm
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
295 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo

Performance

Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
149 mph
Maximum Speed
119 mph
6.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

289 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance

62 mph 62
mph

492 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo

 REPLAY
13.95 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.85 lb/hp
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
13.95 lb/hp
26.85 lb/hp
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
38 mpg
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
40 mpg
38 mpg
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
30 mpg
city
29 mpg
49 mpg
highway
45 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
653 mi
Range
561 mi
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
653 mi
561 mi
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
Environmental Impact
111.8 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).
117.5 kWh
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
111.8 kWh
117.5 kWh
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5 / Euro 6
220 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
235 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
922 lb
Maximum Payload
1109 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35 cu ft