The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V50 D5 (08 - 10) vs. Opel Astra Sports Tourer 1.7 CDTI (10 - 12)
€ 30,700

€ 22,100

€ 30,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Volvo V50 D5 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 1.7 CDTI.
Volvo V50 D5
Opel Astra Sports Tourer 1.7 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 D5
Opel Astra Sports Tourer 1.7 CDTI
3342 lb
Curb Weight
3071 lb
4453 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4321 lb

Weight Difference:
271 lb
8.11 %

General
Volvo V50 D5
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

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo V50 D5
Opel Astra Sports Tourer 1.7 CDTI
Straight-five diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
D5244T8
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2.4 L / 117 cu in
Displacement
1.7 L / 83 cu in
178 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 3800 rpm
Volvo V50 D5
178 hp
108 hp
Opel Astra Sports Tourer 1.7 CDTI
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
192 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Volvo V50 D5
295 lb‑ft
192 lb‑ft
Opel Astra Sports Tourer 1.7 CDTI
Performance
Volvo V50 D5
Opel Astra Sports Tourer 1.7 CDTI
140 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
364 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V50 D5
62 mph
62
mph
mph
594 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra Sports Tourer 1.7 CDTI
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18.78 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.44 lb/hp
Volvo V50 D5
18.78 lb/hp
28.44 lb/hp
Opel Astra Sports Tourer 1.7 CDTI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V50 D5
Opel Astra Sports Tourer 1.7 CDTI
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Volvo V50 D5
37 mpg
52 mpg
Opel Astra Sports Tourer 1.7 CDTI
28 mpg
city
43 mpg
46 mpg
highway
60 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
592 mi
Range
773 mi
Volvo V50 D5
592 mi
773 mi
Opel Astra Sports Tourer 1.7 CDTI
Environmental Impact
129.6 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 D5
129.6 kWh
92.5 kWh
Opel Astra Sports Tourer 1.7 CDTI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
267 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V50 D5
Opel Astra Sports Tourer 1.7 CDTI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1111 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