The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Astra Sports Tourer 1.6 Turbo (12 - 12) vs. Volvo V50 D5 Geartronic (07 - 10)
€ 23,900

€ 32,400

€ 23,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Opel Astra Sports Tourer 1.6 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 D5.
Opel Astra Sports Tourer 1.6 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 1.6 Turbo
Volvo V50 D5
3071 lb
Curb Weight
3369 lb
4321 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4453 lb

Weight Difference:
298 lb
8.85 %

General
Opel Astra Sports Tourer 1.6 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 manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Opel Astra Sports Tourer 1.6 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
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2.4 L / 117 cu in
178 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
178 hp
at 4000 rpm
Opel Astra Sports Tourer 1.6 Turbo
178 hp
178 hp
Volvo V50 D5
170 lb‑ft
at 2200 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Opel Astra Sports Tourer 1.6 Turbo
170 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Volvo V50 D5
Performance
Opel Astra Sports Tourer 1.6 Turbo
Volvo V50 D5
137 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
8.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
400 ft
0.000 sec

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

Volvo V50 D5
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17.25 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.93 lb/hp
Opel Astra Sports Tourer 1.6 Turbo
17.25 lb/hp
18.93 lb/hp
Volvo V50 D5
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Astra Sports Tourer 1.6 Turbo
Volvo V50 D5
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
34 mpg
Opel Astra Sports Tourer 1.6 Turbo
35 mpg
34 mpg
Volvo V50 D5
26 mpg
city
24 mpg
43 mpg
highway
43 mpg
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
512 mi
Range
533 mi
Opel Astra Sports Tourer 1.6 Turbo
512 mi
533 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).
144 kWh
Opel Astra Sports Tourer 1.6 Turbo
128.7 kWh
144 kWh
Volvo V50 D5
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
296 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Astra Sports Tourer 1.6 Turbo
Volvo V50 D5
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1250 lb
Maximum Payload
1085 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.8 cu ft








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