The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance Geartronic (15 - 16) vs. Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI Automatic (11 - 14)

€ 39,100
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance Geartronic (15 - 16) Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
€ 26,700
 Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI Automatic (11 - 14) Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI
€ 39,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,700

ⓘ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 2.0 CDTI.
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI
55.9
Blueprint Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance Geartronic (15 - 16)
70.2
80.4
58.6
Blueprint Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI Automatic (11 - 14)
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 2.0 CDTI Automatic (11 - 14)
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 2.0 CDTI
3488 lb
Curb Weight
3417 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4497 lb
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance Geartronic (15 - 16)
Weight Difference:
71 lb
2.04 %
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI Automatic (11 - 14)

General

Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI
M
Generation
P-J
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 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
2 L / 98 cu in
250 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
163 hp
at 4000 rpm
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
250 hp
163 hp
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI
295 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
295 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI

Performance

Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI
149 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
6.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

289 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance

62 mph 62
mph

420 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI

▶ REPLAY
13.95 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.96 lb/hp
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
13.95 lb/hp
20.96 lb/hp
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
40 mpg
41 mpg
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI
30 mpg
city
30 mpg
49 mpg
highway
52 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
653 mi
Range
610 mi
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
653 mi
610 mi
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI
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).
117.3 kWh
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
111.8 kWh
117.3 kWh
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
220 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
243 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
922 lb
Maximum Payload
1080 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35 cu ft