The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Astra Sports Tourer 1.6 Turbo (10 - 12) vs. Volvo V50 D3 (10 - 12)
€ 23,900

€ 28,600

€ 23,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,600
ⓘ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 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 1.6 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 1.6 Turbo
Volvo V50 D3
3071 lb
Curb Weight
3314 lb
4321 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4453 lb

Weight Difference:
243 lb
7.33 %

General
Opel Astra Sports Tourer 1.6 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 manual transmission
Engine
Opel Astra Sports Tourer 1.6 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
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
178 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Opel Astra Sports Tourer 1.6 Turbo
178 hp
148 hp
Volvo V50 D3
170 lb‑ft
at 2200 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Opel Astra Sports Tourer 1.6 Turbo
170 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Volvo V50 D3
Performance
Opel Astra Sports Tourer 1.6 Turbo
Volvo V50 D3
137 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
8.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
400 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra Sports Tourer 1.6 Turbo
62 mph
62
mph
mph
436 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V50 D3
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17.25 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.39 lb/hp
Opel Astra Sports Tourer 1.6 Turbo
17.25 lb/hp
22.39 lb/hp
Volvo V50 D3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Astra Sports Tourer 1.6 Turbo
Volvo V50 D3
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
46 mpg
Opel Astra Sports Tourer 1.6 Turbo
35 mpg
46 mpg
Volvo V50 D3
26 mpg
city
34 mpg
43 mpg
highway
59 mpg
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
512 mi
Range
731 mi
Opel Astra Sports Tourer 1.6 Turbo
512 mi
731 mi
Volvo V50 D3
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).
104.9 kWh
Opel Astra Sports Tourer 1.6 Turbo
128.7 kWh
104.9 kWh
Volvo V50 D3
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Astra Sports Tourer 1.6 Turbo
Volvo V50 D3
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1250 lb
Maximum Payload
1140 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.8 cu ft








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