The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V50 1.8 (07 - 09) vs. Opel Astra Sports Tourer 2.0 CDTI (11 - 12)
€ 25,100
€ 25,700
€ 25,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,700
ⓘ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 2.0 CDTI.
Volvo V50 1.8
Opel Astra Sports Tourer 2.0 CDTI
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 2.0 CDTI
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 2.0 CDTI
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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo V50 1.8
Opel Astra Sports Tourer 2.0 CDTI
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
2 L / 98 cu in
123 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
163 hp
at 4000 rpm
Volvo V50 1.8
123 hp
163 hp
Opel Astra Sports Tourer 2.0 CDTI
122 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Volvo V50 1.8
122 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Opel Astra Sports Tourer 2.0 CDTI
Performance
Volvo V50 1.8
Opel Astra Sports Tourer 2.0 CDTI
124 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
11 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
502 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V50 1.8
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Astra Sports Tourer 2.0 CDTI
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24.76 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.84 lb/hp
Volvo V50 1.8
24.76 lb/hp
18.84 lb/hp
Opel Astra Sports Tourer 2.0 CDTI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V50 1.8
Opel Astra Sports Tourer 2.0 CDTI
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
46 mpg
Volvo V50 1.8
32 mpg
46 mpg
Opel Astra Sports Tourer 2.0 CDTI
23 mpg
city
36 mpg
41 mpg
highway
56 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
468 mi
Range
682 mi
Volvo V50 1.8
468 mi
682 mi
Opel Astra Sports Tourer 2.0 CDTI
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).
104.9 kWh
Volvo V50 1.8
138.2 kWh
104.9 kWh
Opel Astra Sports Tourer 2.0 CDTI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
280 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V50 1.8
Opel Astra Sports Tourer 2.0 CDTI
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
