The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Astra Sports Tourer 1.4 Turbo (12 - 13) vs. Volvo V50 D3 Geartronic (10 - 12)
€ 21,600

€ 30,400

€ 21,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,400
ⓘ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 Turbo is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 6.9 inches longer, 1.7 inches wider and 3.1 inches taller than the Volvo V50 D3.
Opel Astra Sports Tourer 1.4 Turbo
Volvo V50 D3
60.4
71.4
79.3
57.4
69.7
79.6
71.4 in
Width
69.7 in
79.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
60.4 in
Height
57.4 in
105.7
185
103.9
178
185 in
Length
178 in
105.7 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Opel Astra Sports Tourer 1.4 Turbo
Volvo V50 D3
3168 lb
Curb Weight
3349 lb
4475 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4453 lb

Weight Difference:
181 lb
5.4 %

General
Opel Astra Sports Tourer 1.4 Turbo
Volvo V50 D3
P-J
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 automatic transmission
Engine
Opel Astra Sports Tourer 1.4 Turbo
Volvo V50 D3
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-five diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
D5204T5
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
138 hp
at 4900 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Opel Astra Sports Tourer 1.4 Turbo
138 hp
148 hp
Volvo V50 D3
148 lb‑ft
at 1850 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Opel Astra Sports Tourer 1.4 Turbo
148 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Volvo V50 D3
Performance
Opel Astra Sports Tourer 1.4 Turbo
Volvo V50 D3
124 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
10.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
472 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra Sports Tourer 1.4 Turbo
62 mph
62
mph
mph
443 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V50 D3
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22.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.63 lb/hp
Opel Astra Sports Tourer 1.4 Turbo
22.96 lb/hp
22.63 lb/hp
Volvo V50 D3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Astra Sports Tourer 1.4 Turbo
Volvo V50 D3
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Opel Astra Sports Tourer 1.4 Turbo
39 mpg
41 mpg
Volvo V50 D3
29 mpg
city
30 mpg
47 mpg
highway
51 mpg
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
570 mi
Range
642 mi
Opel Astra Sports Tourer 1.4 Turbo
570 mi
642 mi
Volvo V50 D3
Environmental Impact
115.6 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).
119.3 kWh
Opel Astra Sports Tourer 1.4 Turbo
115.6 kWh
119.3 kWh
Volvo V50 D3
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
232 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Astra Sports Tourer 1.4 Turbo
Volvo V50 D3
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1307 lb
Maximum Payload
1105 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.8 cu ft








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