The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V50 D5 Geartronic (07 - 10) vs. Opel Astra Sports Tourer 1.6 Automatic (10 - 12)
€ 32,400

€ 23,000

€ 32,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,000
ⓘ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, 1.9 inches narrower and 3.1 inches lower than the Opel Astra Sports Tourer 1.6.
Volvo V50 D5
Opel Astra Sports Tourer 1.6
57.4
69.7
79.6
60.4
71.6
79.3
69.7 in
Width
71.6 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 1.6
3369 lb
Curb Weight
3071 lb
4453 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4321 lb

Weight Difference:
298 lb
8.85 %

General
Volvo V50 D5
Opel Astra Sports Tourer 1.6
M
Generation
P-J
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Volvo V50 D5
Opel Astra Sports Tourer 1.6
Straight-five diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
D5244T8
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2.4 L / 117 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
178 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 6000 rpm
Volvo V50 D5
178 hp
113 hp
Opel Astra Sports Tourer 1.6
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
114 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Volvo V50 D5
258 lb‑ft
114 lb‑ft
Opel Astra Sports Tourer 1.6
Performance
Volvo V50 D5
Opel Astra Sports Tourer 1.6
137 mph
Maximum Speed
113 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec

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

Opel Astra Sports Tourer 1.6
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18.93 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.18 lb/hp
Volvo V50 D5
18.93 lb/hp
27.18 lb/hp
Opel Astra Sports Tourer 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V50 D5
Opel Astra Sports Tourer 1.6
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
33 mpg
Volvo V50 D5
34 mpg
33 mpg
Opel Astra Sports Tourer 1.6
24 mpg
city
24 mpg
43 mpg
highway
41 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
533 mi
Range
483 mi
Volvo V50 D5
533 mi
483 mi
Opel Astra Sports Tourer 1.6
Environmental Impact
144 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).
136.5 kWh
Volvo V50 D5
144 kWh
136.5 kWh
Opel Astra Sports Tourer 1.6
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
296 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V50 D5
Opel Astra Sports Tourer 1.6
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1085 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