The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V50 T5 (07 - 10) vs. Opel Astra Sports Tourer 1.6 Turbo Automatic (10 - 12)
€ 33,800
€ 25,500
€ 33,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Volvo V50 T5 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 1.6 Turbo.
Volvo V50 T5
Opel Astra Sports Tourer 1.6 Turbo
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 T5
Opel Astra Sports Tourer 1.6 Turbo
3278 lb
Curb Weight
3071 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4321 lb
Weight Difference:
207 lb
6.31 %
General
Volvo V50 T5
Opel Astra Sports Tourer 1.6 Turbo
M
Generation
P-J
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Volvo V50 T5
Opel Astra Sports Tourer 1.6 Turbo
Straight-five gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
B5254T7
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
227 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
178 hp
at 5500 rpm
Volvo V50 T5
227 hp
178 hp
Opel Astra Sports Tourer 1.6 Turbo
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
170 lb‑ft
at 2200 rpm
Volvo V50 T5
236 lb‑ft
170 lb‑ft
Opel Astra Sports Tourer 1.6 Turbo
Performance
Volvo V50 T5
Opel Astra Sports Tourer 1.6 Turbo
149 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V50 T5
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Astra Sports Tourer 1.6 Turbo
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14.44 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.25 lb/hp
Volvo V50 T5
14.44 lb/hp
17.25 lb/hp
Opel Astra Sports Tourer 1.6 Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V50 T5
Opel Astra Sports Tourer 1.6 Turbo
Fuel Economy
27 mpg
combined
32 mpg
Volvo V50 T5
27 mpg
32 mpg
Opel Astra Sports Tourer 1.6 Turbo
19 mpg
city
23 mpg
37 mpg
highway
41 mpg
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
443 mi
Range
470 mi
Volvo V50 T5
443 mi
470 mi
Opel Astra Sports Tourer 1.6 Turbo
Environmental Impact
164.8 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).
140.2 kWh
Volvo V50 T5
164.8 kWh
140.2 kWh
Opel Astra Sports Tourer 1.6 Turbo
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
335 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
280 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V50 T5
Opel Astra Sports Tourer 1.6 Turbo
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1131 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
