The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V50 T5 AWD (07 - 10) vs. Opel Astra Sports Tourer 1.6 (12 - 16)
€ 36,400
€ 18,100
€ 36,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 18,100
ⓘ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.
Volvo V50 T5
Opel Astra Sports Tourer 1.6
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
3422 lb
Curb Weight
3168 lb
4453 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4398 lb
Weight Difference:
254 lb
7.42 %
General
Volvo V50 T5
Opel Astra Sports Tourer 1.6
M
Generation
P-J
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo V50 T5
Opel Astra Sports Tourer 1.6
Straight-five gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
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
113 hp
at 6000 rpm
Volvo V50 T5
227 hp
113 hp
Opel Astra Sports Tourer 1.6
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
114 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Volvo V50 T5
236 lb‑ft
114 lb‑ft
Opel Astra Sports Tourer 1.6
Performance
Volvo V50 T5
Opel Astra Sports Tourer 1.6
143 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
7.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V50 T5
62 mph
62
mph
mph
561 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Astra Sports Tourer 1.6
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15.07 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.04 lb/hp
Volvo V50 T5
15.07 lb/hp
28.04 lb/hp
Opel Astra Sports Tourer 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V50 T5
Opel Astra Sports Tourer 1.6
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Volvo V50 T5
25 mpg
35 mpg
Opel Astra Sports Tourer 1.6
17 mpg
city
26 mpg
32 mpg
highway
44 mpg
15.3 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
375 mi
Range
519 mi
Volvo V50 T5
375 mi
519 mi
Opel Astra Sports Tourer 1.6
Environmental Impact
181.9 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).
127 kWh
Volvo V50 T5
181.9 kWh
127 kWh
Opel Astra Sports Tourer 1.6
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5 / Euro 6
369 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
251 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V50 T5
Opel Astra Sports Tourer 1.6
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1032 lb
Maximum Payload
1230 lb
11.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
43.9 cu ft
