The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Astra Sports Tourer 1.6 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex (16 - 17) vs. Volvo V50 1.8 (07 - 09)
€ 26,500

€ 25,100

€ 26,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,100
ⓘ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 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop 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 1.8.
Opel Astra Sports Tourer 1.6 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
Volvo V50 1.8
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 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
Volvo V50 1.8
3071 lb
Curb Weight
3045 lb
4321 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4167 lb

Weight Difference:
26 lb
0.85 %

General
Opel Astra Sports Tourer 1.6 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
Volvo V50 1.8
B-K
Generation
M
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Opel Astra Sports Tourer 1.6 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
Volvo V50 1.8
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
B4184S8
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
197 hp
at 4700 rpm
Power
123 hp
at 6000 rpm
Opel Astra Sports Tourer 1.6 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
197 hp
123 hp
Volvo V50 1.8
221 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
122 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Opel Astra Sports Tourer 1.6 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
221 lb‑ft
122 lb‑ft
Volvo V50 1.8
Performance
Opel Astra Sports Tourer 1.6 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
Volvo V50 1.8
146 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
7.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
351 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra Sports Tourer 1.6 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
62 mph
62
mph
mph
502 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V50 1.8
▶ REPLAY
15.59 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.76 lb/hp
Opel Astra Sports Tourer 1.6 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
15.59 lb/hp
24.76 lb/hp
Volvo V50 1.8
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Astra Sports Tourer 1.6 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
Volvo V50 1.8
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
32 mpg
Opel Astra Sports Tourer 1.6 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
38 mpg
32 mpg
Volvo V50 1.8
29 mpg
city
23 mpg
46 mpg
highway
41 mpg
12.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
481 mi
Range
468 mi
Opel Astra Sports Tourer 1.6 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
481 mi
468 mi
Volvo V50 1.8
Environmental Impact
117.5 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).
138.2 kWh
Opel Astra Sports Tourer 1.6 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
117.5 kWh
138.2 kWh
Volvo V50 1.8
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
229 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
280 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Astra Sports Tourer 1.6 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
Volvo V50 1.8
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1250 lb
Maximum Payload
1122 lb
15.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.8 cu ft









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