The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V50 1.6 (07 - 10) vs. Opel Astra Sports Tourer 1.4 Turbo Automatic (12 - 16)
€ 23,700

€ 22,400

€ 23,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Volvo V50 1.6 is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 6.9 inches shorter, 1.7 inches narrower and 3.1 inches lower than the Opel Astra Sports Tourer 1.4 Turbo.
Volvo V50 1.6
Opel Astra Sports Tourer 1.4 Turbo
57.4
69.7
79.6
60.4
71.4
79.3
69.7 in
Width
71.4 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.3 in
57.4 in
Height
60.4 in
103.9
178
105.7
185
178 in
Length
185 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
105.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo V50 1.6
Opel Astra Sports Tourer 1.4 Turbo
3113 lb
Curb Weight
3168 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4475 lb

Weight Difference:
55 lb
1.74 %

General
Volvo V50 1.6
Opel Astra Sports Tourer 1.4 Turbo
M
Generation
P-J
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Volvo V50 1.6
Opel Astra Sports Tourer 1.4 Turbo
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
B4164S3
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
99 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4900 rpm
Volvo V50 1.6
99 hp
138 hp
Opel Astra Sports Tourer 1.4 Turbo
111 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1850 rpm
Volvo V50 1.6
111 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Opel Astra Sports Tourer 1.4 Turbo
Performance
Volvo V50 1.6
Opel Astra Sports Tourer 1.4 Turbo
115 mph
Maximum Speed
123 mph
12 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
548 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V50 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra Sports Tourer 1.4 Turbo
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31.44 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.96 lb/hp
Volvo V50 1.6
31.44 lb/hp
22.96 lb/hp
Opel Astra Sports Tourer 1.4 Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V50 1.6
Opel Astra Sports Tourer 1.4 Turbo
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Volvo V50 1.6
33 mpg
35 mpg
Opel Astra Sports Tourer 1.4 Turbo
26 mpg
city
26 mpg
41 mpg
highway
44 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
482 mi
Range
512 mi
Volvo V50 1.6
482 mi
512 mi
Opel Astra Sports Tourer 1.4 Turbo
Environmental Impact
134.5 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).
128.7 kWh
Volvo V50 1.6
134.5 kWh
128.7 kWh
Opel Astra Sports Tourer 1.4 Turbo
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5 / Euro 6
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V50 1.6
Opel Astra Sports Tourer 1.4 Turbo
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
966 lb
Maximum Payload
1307 lb
11.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft








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