Volvo V50 2004 vs Opel Astra 2007
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 1.6 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 136 HP | 115 HP | |
| Torque: | 340 NM | 155 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.6 seconds | 12 seconds | |
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Volvo V50 is more dynamic to drive. Volvo V50 engine produces 21 HP more power than Opel Astra, whereas torque is 185 NM more than Opel Astra. Thanks to more power Volvo V50 reaches 100 km/h speed 2.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.7 | 6.6 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.4 l/100km | 7.5 l/100km | |
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The Volvo V50 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volvo V50 consumes 0.9 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Opel Astra, which means that by driving the Volvo V50 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 135 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volvo V50 consumes 1.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Opel Astra. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 52 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 960 km in combined cycle | 780 km in combined cycle | |
| 1190 km on highway | 980 km on highway | ||
| 850 km with real consumption | 690 km with real consumption | ||
| Volvo V50 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.51 m | 4.52 m | |
| Width: | 1.77 m | 1.75 m | |
| Height: | 1.45 m | 1.50 m | |
| Volvo V50 is 1 cm shorter than the Opel Astra, 2 cm wider, while the height of Volvo V50 is 5 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 417 litres | 500 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1307 litres | 1590 litres | |
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Opel Astra has more luggage space. Volvo V50 has 83 litres less trunk space than the Opel Astra. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Opel Astra (by 283 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.6 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volvo V50 is 0.4 metres less than that of the Opel Astra, which means Volvo V50 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`850 | 1`840 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | average | |
| Volvo V50 has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Opel Astra, so Volvo V50 quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 2000 | 1800 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 6.4/10 | 8.1/10 | |
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