The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V50 1.8 (07 - 09) vs. Opel Astra Sports Tourer 1.3 CDTI ecoFlex (10 - 12)
€ 25,100

€ 21,400

€ 25,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Volvo V50 1.8 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 1.3 CDTI ecoFlex.
Volvo V50 1.8
Opel Astra Sports Tourer 1.3 CDTI ecoFlex
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 1.8
Opel Astra Sports Tourer 1.3 CDTI ecoFlex
3045 lb
Curb Weight
3071 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4321 lb

Weight Difference:
26 lb
0.85 %

General
Volvo V50 1.8
Opel Astra Sports Tourer 1.3 CDTI ecoFlex
M
Generation
P-J
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo V50 1.8
Opel Astra Sports Tourer 1.3 CDTI ecoFlex
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
B4184S8
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
123 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
94 hp
at 4000 rpm
Volvo V50 1.8
123 hp
94 hp
Opel Astra Sports Tourer 1.3 CDTI ecoFlex
122 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
140 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Volvo V50 1.8
122 lb‑ft
140 lb‑ft
Opel Astra Sports Tourer 1.3 CDTI ecoFlex
Performance
Volvo V50 1.8
Opel Astra Sports Tourer 1.3 CDTI ecoFlex
124 mph
Maximum Speed
108 mph
11 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
14.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
502 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V50 1.8
62 mph
62
mph
mph
666 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra Sports Tourer 1.3 CDTI ecoFlex
▶ REPLAY
24.76 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
32.67 lb/hp
Volvo V50 1.8
24.76 lb/hp
32.67 lb/hp
Opel Astra Sports Tourer 1.3 CDTI ecoFlex
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V50 1.8
Opel Astra Sports Tourer 1.3 CDTI ecoFlex
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
57 mpg
Volvo V50 1.8
32 mpg
57 mpg
Opel Astra Sports Tourer 1.3 CDTI ecoFlex
23 mpg
city
46 mpg
41 mpg
highway
64 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
468 mi
Range
849 mi
Volvo V50 1.8
468 mi
849 mi
Opel Astra Sports Tourer 1.3 CDTI ecoFlex
Environmental Impact
138.2 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).
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).
84.3 kWh
Volvo V50 1.8
138.2 kWh
84.3 kWh
Opel Astra Sports Tourer 1.3 CDTI ecoFlex
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
280 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
182 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V50 1.8
Opel Astra Sports Tourer 1.3 CDTI ecoFlex
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1122 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