The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V50 1.6D DRIVe (08 - 10) vs. Opel Astra Sports Tourer 1.7 CDTI (12 - 13)
€ 26,100

€ 23,500

€ 26,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,500
ⓘ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 1.7 CDTI.
Volvo V50 1.6D DRIVe
Opel Astra Sports Tourer 1.7 CDTI
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 1.7 CDTI
3073 lb
Curb Weight
3417 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4674 lb

Weight Difference:
344 lb
10.07 %

General
Volvo V50 1.6D DRIVe
Opel Astra Sports Tourer 1.7 CDTI
M
Generation
P-J
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

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 1.7 CDTI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
D4164T
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.7 L / 83 cu in
108 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
128 hp
at 4000 rpm
Volvo V50 1.6D DRIVe
108 hp
128 hp
Opel Astra Sports Tourer 1.7 CDTI
177 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Volvo V50 1.6D DRIVe
177 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
Opel Astra Sports Tourer 1.7 CDTI
Performance
Volvo V50 1.6D DRIVe
Opel Astra Sports Tourer 1.7 CDTI
118 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
11.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec

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

Opel Astra Sports Tourer 1.7 CDTI
▶ REPLAY
28.45 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.7 lb/hp
Volvo V50 1.6D DRIVe
28.45 lb/hp
26.7 lb/hp
Opel Astra Sports Tourer 1.7 CDTI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V50 1.6D DRIVe
Opel Astra Sports Tourer 1.7 CDTI
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Volvo V50 1.6D DRIVe
52 mpg
52 mpg
Opel Astra Sports Tourer 1.7 CDTI
41 mpg
city
44 mpg
62 mpg
highway
59 mpg
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
718 mi
Range
773 mi
Volvo V50 1.6D DRIVe
718 mi
773 mi
Opel Astra Sports Tourer 1.7 CDTI
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).
92.5 kWh
Volvo V50 1.6D DRIVe
92.5 kWh
92.5 kWh
Opel Astra Sports Tourer 1.7 CDTI
Euro 4, 5L
Emission Standard
Euro 5
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
193 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V50 1.6D DRIVe
Opel Astra Sports Tourer 1.7 CDTI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1116 lb
Maximum Payload
1257 lb
11.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft








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