The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance Geartronic (16 - 18) vs. Opel Astra GTC 1.4 (12 - 14)
€ 41,200

€ 19,500

€ 41,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance is 9.6 cm shorter, 1.7 cm wider and 6.9 cm lower than the Opel Astra GTC 1.4.
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
Opel Astra GTC 1.4
1420
1857
2041
1489
1840
2020
1857 mm
Width
1840 mm
2041 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2020 mm
1420 mm
Height
1489 mm
2647
4370
2695
4466
4370 mm
Length
4466 mm
2647 mm
Wheelbase
2695 mm
Vehicle Weight
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
Opel Astra GTC 1.4
1582 kg
Kerb Weight
1408 kg
2000 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1840 kg

Weight Difference:
174 kg
11 %

General
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
Opel Astra GTC 1.4
M
Generation
P-J
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
Opel Astra GTC 1.4
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
B4204T11
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1969 CC
Engine Capacity
1398 CC
250 bhp
at 5500 rpm
Power
99 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
250 bhp
99 bhp
Opel Astra GTC 1.4
400 NM
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
130 NM
at 4000 rpm
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
400 NM
130 NM
Opel Astra GTC 1.4
Performance
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
Opel Astra GTC 1.4
149 mph
Maximum Speed
111 mph
6.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
14.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
86 m
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
62 mph
62
mph
mph
201 m
0.000 sec

Opel Astra GTC 1.4
▶ REPLAY
6.33 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.22 kg/bhp
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
6.33 kg/bhp
14.22 kg/bhp
Opel Astra GTC 1.4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
Opel Astra GTC 1.4
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
46 mpg
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
48 mpg
46 mpg
Opel Astra GTC 1.4
36 mpg
city
36 mpg
59 mpg
motorway
54 mpg
62 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
56 L
653 mi
Range
570 mi
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
653 mi
570 mi
Opel Astra GTC 1.4
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).
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 T5 Polestar Performance
111.8 kWh
115.6 kWh
Opel Astra GTC 1.4
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
137 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
144 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
Opel Astra GTC 1.4
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
418 kg
Maximum Payload
432 kg
335 L
Boot Capacity
370 L









1032 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1235 L