The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Astra Sports Tourer 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo (16 - 17) vs. Volvo V50 D5 (08 - 10)
€ 21,800

€ 30,700

€ 21,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Opel Astra Sports Tourer 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 7.1 inches longer, 1.5 inches wider and 2.1 inches taller than the Volvo V50 D5.
Opel Astra Sports Tourer 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo
Volvo V50 D5
59.4
71.2
80.4
57.4
69.7
79.6
71.2 in
Width
69.7 in
80.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
59.4 in
Height
57.4 in
104.8
185.1
103.9
178
185.1 in
Length
178 in
104.8 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Opel Astra Sports Tourer 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo
Volvo V50 D5
2915 lb
Curb Weight
3342 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4453 lb

Weight Difference:
428 lb
12.81 %

General
Opel Astra Sports Tourer 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo
Volvo V50 D5
B-K
Generation
M
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Opel Astra Sports Tourer 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo
Volvo V50 D5
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-five diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Code
D5244T8
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2.4 L / 117 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
178 hp
at 4000 rpm
Opel Astra Sports Tourer 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo
148 hp
178 hp
Volvo V50 D5
181 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Opel Astra Sports Tourer 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo
181 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Volvo V50 D5
Performance
Opel Astra Sports Tourer 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo
Volvo V50 D5
134 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra Sports Tourer 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo
62 mph
62
mph
mph
364 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V50 D5
▶ REPLAY
19.7 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.78 lb/hp
Opel Astra Sports Tourer 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo
19.7 lb/hp
18.78 lb/hp
Volvo V50 D5
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Astra Sports Tourer 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo
Volvo V50 D5
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Opel Astra Sports Tourer 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo
42 mpg
37 mpg
Volvo V50 D5
32 mpg
city
28 mpg
51 mpg
highway
46 mpg
12.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
533 mi
Range
592 mi
Opel Astra Sports Tourer 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo
533 mi
592 mi
Volvo V50 D5
Environmental Impact
106.1 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).
129.6 kWh
Opel Astra Sports Tourer 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo
106.1 kWh
129.6 kWh
Volvo V50 D5
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
209 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
267 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Astra Sports Tourer 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo
Volvo V50 D5
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1252 lb
Maximum Payload
1111 lb
15.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.8 cu ft









46.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft