The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo V50 T5 Geartronic (07 - 12) vs. Opel Astra Sports Tourer 2.0 CDTI Automatic (10 - 11)

€ 35,500
Volvo V50 T5 Geartronic (07 - 12) Volvo V50 T5
€ 27,000
 Opel Astra Sports Tourer 2.0 CDTI Automatic (10 - 11) Opel Astra Sports Tourer 2.0 CDTI
€ 35,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,000

ⓘ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, 1.9 inches narrower and 3.1 inches lower than the Opel Astra Sports Tourer 2.0 CDTI.
Volvo V50 T5
Opel Astra Sports Tourer 2.0 CDTI
57.4
Blueprint Volvo V50 T5 Geartronic (07 - 12)
69.7
79.6
60.4
Blueprint Opel Astra Sports Tourer 2.0 CDTI Automatic (10 - 11)
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
Blueprint Volvo V50 T5 Geartronic (07 - 12)
103.9
178
Blueprint Opel Astra Sports Tourer 2.0 CDTI Automatic (10 - 11)
105.7
185
178 in
Length
185 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
105.7 in

Vehicle Weight

Volvo V50 T5
Opel Astra Sports Tourer 2.0 CDTI
3316 lb
Curb Weight
3071 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4321 lb
Volvo V50 T5 Geartronic (07 - 12)
Weight Difference:
245 lb
7.39 %
Opel Astra Sports Tourer 2.0 CDTI Automatic (10 - 11)

General

Volvo V50 T5
Opel Astra Sports Tourer 2.0 CDTI
M
Generation
P-J
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Volvo V50 T5
Opel Astra Sports Tourer 2.0 CDTI
Straight-five gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
B5254T7
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
227 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 4000 rpm
Volvo V50 T5
227 hp
158 hp
Opel Astra Sports Tourer 2.0 CDTI
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Volvo V50 T5
236 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Opel Astra Sports Tourer 2.0 CDTI

Performance

Volvo V50 T5
Opel Astra Sports Tourer 2.0 CDTI
146 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
7.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

331 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V50 T5

62 mph 62
mph

446 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra Sports Tourer 2.0 CDTI

▶ REPLAY
14.61 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.44 lb/hp
Volvo V50 T5
14.61 lb/hp
19.44 lb/hp
Opel Astra Sports Tourer 2.0 CDTI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo V50 T5
Opel Astra Sports Tourer 2.0 CDTI
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
40 mpg
Volvo V50 T5
25 mpg
40 mpg
Opel Astra Sports Tourer 2.0 CDTI
17 mpg
city
29 mpg
35 mpg
highway
50 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
406 mi
Range
590 mi
Volvo V50 T5
406 mi
590 mi
Opel Astra Sports Tourer 2.0 CDTI
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).
121.3 kWh
Volvo V50 T5
179.9 kWh
121.3 kWh
Opel Astra Sports Tourer 2.0 CDTI
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
365 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
251 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Volvo V50 T5
Opel Astra Sports Tourer 2.0 CDTI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1093 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