The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V50 1.6D DRIVe (08 - 10) vs. Opel Astra Sports Tourer 1.4 LPG ecoFlex (Gasoline) (11 - 12)
€ 26,100

€ 23,800

€ 26,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Volvo V50 1.6D DRIVe is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 6.9 inches shorter, 1.7 inches narrower and 3.5 inches lower than the Opel Astra Sports Tourer 1.4 LPG ecoFlex.
Volvo V50 1.6D DRIVe
Opel Astra Sports Tourer 1.4 LPG ecoFlex
57
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 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 1.6D DRIVe
Opel Astra Sports Tourer 1.4 LPG ecoFlex
3073 lb
Curb Weight
3071 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4321 lb

Weight Difference:
2 lb
0.07 %

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

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo V50 1.6D DRIVe
Opel Astra Sports Tourer 1.4 LPG ecoFlex
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four engine with turbocharger
D4164T
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
108 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4900 rpm
Volvo V50 1.6D DRIVe
108 hp
138 hp
Opel Astra Sports Tourer 1.4 LPG ecoFlex
177 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1850 rpm
Volvo V50 1.6D DRIVe
177 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Opel Astra Sports Tourer 1.4 LPG ecoFlex
Performance
Volvo V50 1.6D DRIVe
Opel Astra Sports Tourer 1.4 LPG ecoFlex
118 mph
Maximum Speed
123 mph
11.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V50 1.6D DRIVe
62 mph
62
mph
mph
505 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra Sports Tourer 1.4 LPG ecoFlex
▶ REPLAY
28.45 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.25 lb/hp
Volvo V50 1.6D DRIVe
28.45 lb/hp
22.25 lb/hp
Opel Astra Sports Tourer 1.4 LPG ecoFlex
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V50 1.6D DRIVe
Opel Astra Sports Tourer 1.4 LPG ecoFlex
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
39 mpg
Volvo V50 1.6D DRIVe
52 mpg
39 mpg
Opel Astra Sports Tourer 1.4 LPG ecoFlex
41 mpg
city
29 mpg
62 mpg
highway
47 mpg
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
718 mi
Range
570 mi
Volvo V50 1.6D DRIVe
718 mi
570 mi
Opel Astra Sports Tourer 1.4 LPG ecoFlex
Environmental Impact
92.5 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).
115.6 kWh
Volvo V50 1.6D DRIVe
92.5 kWh
115.6 kWh
Opel Astra Sports Tourer 1.4 LPG ecoFlex
Euro 4, 5L
Emission Standard
Euro 5
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
232 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V50 1.6D DRIVe
Opel Astra Sports Tourer 1.4 LPG ecoFlex
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1116 lb
Maximum Payload
1250 lb
11.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft








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