The Comparative Analysis :

Opel Astra Sports Tourer 1.6 Turbo Automatic (10 - 12) vs. Volvo V50 D5 (08 - 10)

€ 25,500
Opel Astra Sports Tourer 1.6 Turbo Automatic (10 - 12) Opel Astra Sports Tourer 1.6 Turbo
€ 30,700
 Volvo V50 D5 (08 - 10) Volvo V50 D5
€ 25,500
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 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
Blueprint Opel Astra Sports Tourer 1.6 Turbo Automatic (10 - 12)
71.4
79.3
57.4
Blueprint Volvo V50 D5 (08 - 10)
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
Blueprint Opel Astra Sports Tourer 1.6 Turbo Automatic (10 - 12)
105.7
185
Blueprint Volvo V50 D5 (08 - 10)
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
3342 lb
4321 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4453 lb
Opel Astra Sports Tourer 1.6 Turbo Automatic (10 - 12)
Weight Difference:
271 lb
8.11 %
Volvo V50 D5 (08 - 10)

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 automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual 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
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Opel Astra Sports Tourer 1.6 Turbo
170 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Volvo V50 D5

Performance

Opel Astra Sports Tourer 1.6 Turbo
Volvo V50 D5
130 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

433 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra Sports Tourer 1.6 Turbo

62 mph 62
mph

364 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V50 D5

▶ REPLAY
17.25 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.78 lb/hp
Opel Astra Sports Tourer 1.6 Turbo
17.25 lb/hp
18.78 lb/hp
Volvo V50 D5

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Opel Astra Sports Tourer 1.6 Turbo
Volvo V50 D5
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Opel Astra Sports Tourer 1.6 Turbo
32 mpg
37 mpg
Volvo V50 D5
23 mpg
city
28 mpg
41 mpg
highway
46 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
470 mi
Range
592 mi
Opel Astra Sports Tourer 1.6 Turbo
470 mi
592 mi
Volvo V50 D5
Environmental Impact
140.2 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).
129.6 kWh
Opel Astra Sports Tourer 1.6 Turbo
140.2 kWh
129.6 kWh
Volvo V50 D5
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
280 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
267 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
1111 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.8 cu ft
43.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft