Opel Astra 2007 vs Volvo V50 2004
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.7 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 101 HP | 136 HP | |
| Torque: | 240 NM | 340 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12 seconds | 9.6 seconds | |
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Volvo V50 is a more dynamic driving. Opel Astra engine produces 35 HP less power than Volvo V50, whereas torque is 100 NM less than Volvo V50. Due to the lower power, Opel Astra reaches 100 km/h speed 2.4 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.9 | 5.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.1 l/100km | 6.4 l/100km | |
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The Opel Astra is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification Opel Astra consumes 0.2 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 30 litres more fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Opel Astra consumes 0.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volvo V50. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 52 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 880 km in combined cycle | 960 km in combined cycle | |
| 1040 km on highway | 1190 km on highway | ||
| 850 km with real consumption | 850 km with real consumption | ||
| Volvo V50 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.52 m | 4.51 m | |
| Width: | 1.75 m | 1.77 m | |
| Height: | 1.50 m | 1.45 m | |
| Opel Astra is 1 cm longer than the Volvo V50, 2 cm narrower, while the height of Opel Astra is 5 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 500 litres | 417 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1590 litres | 1307 litres | |
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Opel Astra has more luggage capacity. Opel Astra has 83 litres more trunk space than the Volvo V50. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Opel Astra (by 283 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 10.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Opel Astra is 0.4 metres more than that of the Volvo V50, which means Opel Astra can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`975 | 1`850 | |
| 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 (€): | 1800 | 2000 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.1/10 | 6.4/10 | |
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