The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Astra Sports Tourer 1.4 Turbo Automatic (12 - 16) vs. Volvo V50 D5 (08 - 10)
€ 22,400

€ 30,700

€ 22,400
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 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 D5.
Opel Astra Sports Tourer 1.4 Turbo
Volvo V50 D5
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 D5
3168 lb
Curb Weight
3342 lb
4475 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4453 lb

Weight Difference:
174 lb
5.21 %

General
Opel Astra Sports Tourer 1.4 Turbo
Volvo V50 D5
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 automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Opel Astra Sports Tourer 1.4 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
138 hp
at 4900 rpm
Power
178 hp
at 4000 rpm
Opel Astra Sports Tourer 1.4 Turbo
138 hp
178 hp
Volvo V50 D5
148 lb‑ft
at 1850 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Opel Astra Sports Tourer 1.4 Turbo
148 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Volvo V50 D5
Performance
Opel Astra Sports Tourer 1.4 Turbo
Volvo V50 D5
123 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
10.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec

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

Volvo V50 D5
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22.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.78 lb/hp
Opel Astra Sports Tourer 1.4 Turbo
22.96 lb/hp
18.78 lb/hp
Volvo V50 D5
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Astra Sports Tourer 1.4 Turbo
Volvo V50 D5
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Opel Astra Sports Tourer 1.4 Turbo
35 mpg
37 mpg
Volvo V50 D5
26 mpg
city
28 mpg
44 mpg
highway
46 mpg
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
512 mi
Range
592 mi
Opel Astra Sports Tourer 1.4 Turbo
512 mi
592 mi
Volvo V50 D5
Environmental Impact
128.7 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 Turbo
128.7 kWh
129.6 kWh
Volvo V50 D5
Euro 5 / Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 4
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
267 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Astra Sports Tourer 1.4 Turbo
Volvo V50 D5
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1307 lb
Maximum Payload
1111 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.8 cu ft








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