The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Astra Sports Tourer 1.6 CDTI (16 - 17) vs. Volvo V50 D5 (08 - 10)
€ 21,300

€ 30,700

€ 21,300
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 1.6 CDTI 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 1.6 CDTI
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 1.6 CDTI
Volvo V50 D5
3060 lb
Curb Weight
3342 lb
4244 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4453 lb

Weight Difference:
282 lb
8.44 %

General
Opel Astra Sports Tourer 1.6 CDTI
Volvo V50 D5
B-K
Generation
M
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Opel Astra Sports Tourer 1.6 CDTI
Volvo V50 D5
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-five diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Code
D5244T8
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2.4 L / 117 cu in
94 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
178 hp
at 4000 rpm
Opel Astra Sports Tourer 1.6 CDTI
94 hp
178 hp
Volvo V50 D5
207 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Opel Astra Sports Tourer 1.6 CDTI
207 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Volvo V50 D5
Performance
Opel Astra Sports Tourer 1.6 CDTI
Volvo V50 D5
115 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
12.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
587 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra Sports Tourer 1.6 CDTI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
364 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V50 D5
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32.55 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.78 lb/hp
Opel Astra Sports Tourer 1.6 CDTI
32.55 lb/hp
18.78 lb/hp
Volvo V50 D5
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Astra Sports Tourer 1.6 CDTI
Volvo V50 D5
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Opel Astra Sports Tourer 1.6 CDTI
62 mpg
37 mpg
Volvo V50 D5
53 mpg
city
28 mpg
69 mpg
highway
46 mpg
12.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
785 mi
Range
592 mi
Opel Astra Sports Tourer 1.6 CDTI
785 mi
592 mi
Volvo V50 D5
Environmental Impact
78.2 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 1.6 CDTI
78.2 kWh
129.6 kWh
Volvo V50 D5
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
267 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Astra Sports Tourer 1.6 CDTI
Volvo V50 D5
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1184 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