The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V50 1.8 (07 - 09) vs. Opel Astra Sports Tourer 1.4 LPG ecoFlex (Autogas) (11 - 12)
€ 25,100
€ 23,800
€ 25,100
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 1.8 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 1.4 LPG ecoFlex.
Volvo V50 1.8
Opel Astra Sports Tourer 1.4 LPG 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 1.4 LPG 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 1.4 LPG ecoFlex
M
Generation
P-J
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Autogas (LPG)
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo V50 1.8
Opel Astra Sports Tourer 1.4 LPG ecoFlex
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four engine with turbocharger
B4184S8
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
123 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4900 rpm
Volvo V50 1.8
123 hp
138 hp
Opel Astra Sports Tourer 1.4 LPG ecoFlex
122 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1850 rpm
Volvo V50 1.8
122 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Opel Astra Sports Tourer 1.4 LPG ecoFlex
Performance
Volvo V50 1.8
Opel Astra Sports Tourer 1.4 LPG ecoFlex
124 mph
Maximum Speed
123 mph
11 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
502 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V50 1.8
62 mph
62
mph
mph
505 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Astra Sports Tourer 1.4 LPG ecoFlex
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24.76 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.25 lb/hp
Volvo V50 1.8
24.76 lb/hp
22.25 lb/hp
Opel Astra Sports Tourer 1.4 LPG ecoFlex
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V50 1.8
Opel Astra Sports Tourer 1.4 LPG ecoFlex
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
29 mpg
Volvo V50 1.8
32 mpg
29 mpg
Opel Astra Sports Tourer 1.4 LPG ecoFlex
23 mpg
city
22 mpg
41 mpg
highway
36 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.3 gal
468 mi
Range
299 mi
Volvo V50 1.8
468 mi
299 mi
Opel Astra Sports Tourer 1.4 LPG 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).
119.4 kWh
Volvo V50 1.8
138.2 kWh
119.4 kWh
Opel Astra Sports Tourer 1.4 LPG ecoFlex
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
280 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
212 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V50 1.8
Opel Astra Sports Tourer 1.4 LPG 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
