The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V50 T5 AWD Geartronic (07 - 10) vs. Opel Astra Sports Tourer 1.6 Turbo Automatic (12 - 12)
€ 38,100

€ 28,200

€ 38,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,200
ⓘ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
3466 lb
Curb Weight
3071 lb
4453 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4321 lb

Weight Difference:
395 lb
11.4 %

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

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

5-speed automatic 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
140 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
7.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
348 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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15.27 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.25 lb/hp
Volvo V50 T5
15.27 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
23 mpg
combined
32 mpg
Volvo V50 T5
23 mpg
32 mpg
Opel Astra Sports Tourer 1.6 Turbo
16 mpg
city
23 mpg
33 mpg
highway
41 mpg
15.3 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
357 mi
Range
470 mi
Volvo V50 T5
357 mi
470 mi
Opel Astra Sports Tourer 1.6 Turbo
Environmental Impact
191.4 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
191.4 kWh
140.2 kWh
Opel Astra Sports Tourer 1.6 Turbo
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
388 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
988 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