The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V50 T5 Geartronic (07 - 12) vs. Opel Astra Sports Tourer 1.6 DI Turbo Automatic (12 - 16)
€ 35,500

€ 26,200

€ 35,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,200
ⓘ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 17.6 cm shorter, 4.4 cm narrower and 7.8 cm lower than the Opel Astra Sports Tourer 1.6 DI Turbo.
Volvo V50 T5
Opel Astra Sports Tourer 1.6 DI Turbo
1457
1770
2022
1535
1814
2013
1770 mm
Width
1814 mm
2022 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2013 mm
1457 mm
Height
1535 mm
2640
4522
2685
4698
4522 mm
Length
4698 mm
2640 mm
Wheelbase
2685 mm
Vehicle Weight
Volvo V50 T5
Opel Astra Sports Tourer 1.6 DI Turbo
1504 kg
Kerb Weight
1550 kg
2000 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2090 kg

Weight Difference:
46 kg
2.97 %

General
Volvo V50 T5
Opel Astra Sports Tourer 1.6 DI Turbo
M
Generation
P-J
Estate Car
Car Body Style
Estate Car
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Volvo V50 T5
Opel Astra Sports Tourer 1.6 DI Turbo
Straight-five petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
B5254T7
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2521 CC
Engine Capacity
1598 CC
227 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
168 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Volvo V50 T5
227 bhp
168 bhp
Opel Astra Sports Tourer 1.6 DI Turbo
320 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
260 NM
at 1650 rpm
Volvo V50 T5
320 NM
260 NM
Opel Astra Sports Tourer 1.6 DI Turbo
Performance
Volvo V50 T5
Opel Astra Sports Tourer 1.6 DI Turbo
146 mph
Maximum Speed
131 mph
7.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
101 m
0.000 sec

Volvo V50 T5
62 mph
62
mph
mph
129 m
0.000 sec

Opel Astra Sports Tourer 1.6 DI Turbo
▶ REPLAY
6.63 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.23 kg/bhp
Volvo V50 T5
6.63 kg/bhp
9.23 kg/bhp
Opel Astra Sports Tourer 1.6 DI Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V50 T5
Opel Astra Sports Tourer 1.6 DI Turbo
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
39 mpg
Volvo V50 T5
30 mpg
39 mpg
Opel Astra Sports Tourer 1.6 DI Turbo
20 mpg
city
30 mpg
42 mpg
motorway
48 mpg
62 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
56 L
406 mi
Range
483 mi
Volvo V50 T5
406 mi
483 mi
Opel Astra Sports Tourer 1.6 DI Turbo
Environmental Impact
179.9 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).
136.5 kWh
Volvo V50 T5
179.9 kWh
136.5 kWh
Opel Astra Sports Tourer 1.6 DI Turbo
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5 / Euro 6
227 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
169 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V50 T5
Opel Astra Sports Tourer 1.6 DI Turbo
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
496 kg
Maximum Payload
540 kg
417 L
Boot Capacity
500 L








1307 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1550 L