Opel Astra 2010 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: | 110 HP | 110 HP | |
| Torque: | 260 NM | 240 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 13 seconds | 12.1 seconds | |
| Opel Astra and Volvo V50 have the same engine power, but Opel Astra torque is 20 NM more than Volvo V50. Opel Astra reaches 100 km/h speed 0.9 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.5 | 5.0 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.1 l/100km | 5.4 l/100km | |
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The Volvo V50 is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification Opel Astra consumes 0.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volvo V50, which means that by driving the Opel Astra over 15,000 km in a year you can save 75 litres of fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Opel Astra consumes 0.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo V50. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 56 litres | 52 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1240 km in combined cycle | 1040 km in combined cycle | |
| 1430 km on highway | 1440 km on highway | ||
| 910 km with real consumption | 960 km with real consumption | ||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 480'000 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: | 2 years | 5 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Opel Zafira | 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. Volvo V50 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| 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: | 4.70 m | 4.52 m | |
| Width: | 1.81 m | 1.77 m | |
| Height: | 1.54 m | 1.46 m | |
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Opel Astra is larger. Opel Astra is 18 cm longer than the Volvo V50, 4 cm wider, while the height of Opel Astra is 8 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 500 litres | 417 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1550 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: | 11.5 meters | 11.1 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`960 | 1`900 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | above average | below average | |
| Opel Astra has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Volvo V50 has serious deffects in 40 percent more cases than Opel Astra, so Opel Astra quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 3200 | 3200 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.3/10 | 6.0/10 | |
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