Opel Astra 2007 vs Volvo V50 2007
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.7 Diesel | 1.6 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain and belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 101 HP | 110 HP | |
| Torque: | 240 NM | 240 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12 seconds | 12.1 seconds | |
| Opel Astra engine produces 9 HP less power than Volvo V50, the torque is the same for both cars. Despite less power, Opel Astra reaches 100 km/h speed 0.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.9 | 5.0 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.1 l/100km | 5.4 l/100km | |
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The Volvo V50 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Opel Astra consumes 0.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo V50, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Opel Astra could require 135 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Opel Astra consumes 0.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo V50. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 52 litres | 52 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 880 km in combined cycle | 1040 km in combined cycle | |
| 1040 km on highway | 1440 km on highway | ||
| 850 km with real consumption | 960 km with real consumption | ||
| Volvo V50 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 560'000 km | 420'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Opel Astra engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 7 years | 5 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Opel Meriva, Opel Corsa, Opel Combo | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Volvo S80, Volvo S40, Volvo C30 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Volvo V50 engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.52 m | 4.52 m | |
| Width: | 1.75 m | 1.77 m | |
| Height: | 1.50 m | 1.46 m | |
| Opel Astra and Volvo V50 are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 500 litres | 417 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1590 litres | no data | |
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Opel Astra has more luggage capacity. Opel Astra has 83 litres more trunk space than the Volvo V50. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 11.1 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Opel Astra is 0.1 metres less than that of the Volvo V50. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`975 | 1`900 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | below average | |
| Opel Astra has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Volvo V50 has serious deffects in 10 percent more cases than Opel Astra, so Opel Astra quality is probably slightly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 2000 | 3600 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.1/10 | 6.0/10 | |
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