Car comparison

Cadillac BLS Wagon 2.0 TvsVolvo V50 · Facelift 2007 2.4 D5

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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Cadillac BLS Wagon

2.0 T

210 hp1998 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedWagon / estate2007-2009
VS

Volvo V50 · Facelift 2007

2.4 D5

180 hp2400 ccDieselFWDManualTurbochargedWagon / estate2007-2010

Comparison overview

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Cadillac BLS Wagon 2.0 T

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.8 s
  • Fastest top speed
    230 km/h
    143 mph Unrestricted
    220 km/h
    137 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    210 hp
    157 kW
  • Best power-to-weight
    137 hp/t
    102 kW/t
    7.3 kg/hp
  • Largest trunk
    419 L
  • Best overall score
    60/100
  • Best performance score
    50/100
  • Best practicality score
    81/100

Volvo V50 Facelift 2007 2.4 D5

  • Highest torque
    400 Nm
    295 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,453 kg
    3,203 lb
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    6.3 L/100 km
    37.3 mpg US
    44.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    8.3 L/100 km
    28.3 mpg US
    34.0 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.1 L/100 km
    46.1 mpg US
    55.4 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    952 km
    592 mi
  • Best economy score
    90/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelCadillacBLS Wagon2.0 TVolvoV50Facelift 20072.4 D5
Power
210hp157kW
180hp134kW
Torque
300Nm221lb-ft
400Nm295lb-ft
Curb weight
1,535kg3,384lb
1,453kg3,203lb
Gross weight
2,080kg4,586lb
2,020kg4,453lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
230 km/h143 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 mph
Calculated
225 km/h
140 mph
To 99% top speed
75.7s99% target: 228 km/h / 141 mph
Calculated
74.1s99% target: 223 km/h / 138 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.8s
8.0s
0-200 km/h
31.2s
Calculated
33.3s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.4s
Calculated
7.6s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
8.3L/100 km28.3mpg US34.0mpg UK
6.3L/100 km37.3mpg US44.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
11.5L/100 km20.5mpg US24.6mpg UK
8.3L/100 km28.3mpg US34.0mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6.5L/100 km36.2mpg US43.5mpg UK
5.1L/100 km46.1mpg US55.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.6s
Calculated
15.8s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
137hp/t102kW/t62hp/1000 lb
Calculated
124hp/t92kW/t56hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
195Nm/t131lb-ft/ton
Calculated
275Nm/t184lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
699km434mi
Calculated
952km592mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,998cc122cu in
2,400cc146cu in
Length
4,716mm186in
4,522mm178in
Width
1,802mm71in
1,770mm70in
Height
1,543mm61in
1,457mm57in
Wheelbase
2,675mm105in
2,640mm104in
Front track
1,524mm60in
1,535mm60in
Rear track
1,506mm59in
1,531mm60in
Ground clearance
127mm5in
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Trunk volume
419L
417L
Max trunk volume
1,273L
1,307L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
58L
60L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

Cadillac BLS Wagon 2.0 TVolvo V50 Facelift 2007 2.4 D5PowerTorque
  • Cadillac BLS Wagon 2.0 T: Power / Torque
  • Volvo V50 Facelift 2007 2.4 D5: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
CadillacBLS Wagon2.0 T5,300 rpm2,500-4,000 rpm5,550 rpm
VolvoV50Facelift 20072.4 D54,000 rpm2,000-2,750 rpm4,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricCadillacBLS Wagon2.0 TVolvoV50Facelift 20072.4 D5
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.4 s
7.6 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.8 s
8.0 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
31.2 s
33.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
230 km/h143 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 mph
Likely limited
225 km/h
140 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.7 s
2.8 s
330 ft
101 m
7.0 s
7.0 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.3 s
10.4 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.2 s
13.4 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.6 s
15.8 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
152 km/h
94 mph
150 km/h
93 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Chart data table
VehicleValue
CadillacBLS Wagon2.0 T
210 hp
157 kW
VolvoV50Facelift 20072.4 D5
180 hp
134 kW

Cadillac BLS Wagon 2.0 T has 30 hp more than Volvo V50 Facelift 2007 2.4 D5.

The biggest power difference is between Volvo V50 Facelift 2007 2.4 D5 and Cadillac BLS Wagon 2.0 T: 30 hp (22 kW).

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
CadillacBLS Wagon2.0 T
300 Nm
221 lb-ft
VolvoV50Facelift 20072.4 D5
400 Nm
295 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
CadillacBLS Wagon2.0 T
1,535 kg
3,384 lb
VolvoV50Facelift 20072.4 D5
1,453 kg
3,203 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
CadillacBLS Wagon2.0 T
Unrestricted
230 km/h143 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 mph
VolvoV50Facelift 20072.4 D5
225 km/h
140 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
CadillacBLS Wagon2.0 T7.8 s
VolvoV50Facelift 20072.4 D58.0 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Cadillac BLS Wagon 2.0 T and Volvo V50 Facelift 2007 2.4 D5: 0.2 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
CadillacBLS Wagon2.0 T
8.3 L/100 km
28.3 mpg US
34.0 mpg UK
VolvoV50Facelift 20072.4 D5
6.3 L/100 km
37.3 mpg US
44.8 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Volvo V50 Facelift 2007 2.4 D5 and Cadillac BLS Wagon 2.0 T: 2.0 L/100 km.

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
CadillacBLS Wagon2.0 T
137 hp/t
102 kW/t
7.3 kg/hp
VolvoV50Facelift 20072.4 D5
124 hp/t
92 kW/t
8.1 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Chart data table
VehicleValue
CadillacBLS Wagon2.0 T
699 km
434 mi
VolvoV50Facelift 20072.4 D5
952 km
592 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
CadillacBLS Wagon2.0 T
210 hp
157 kW
7.8 s
Unrestricted
230 km/h143 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 mph
VolvoV50Facelift 20072.4 D5
180 hp
134 kW
8.0 s
225 km/h
140 mph

Most attractive quadrant

Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
CadillacBLS Wagon2.0 T
Power
210 hp
157 kW
0-100 km/h7.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
230 km/h143 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
419 L
14.8 cu ft
Length
4,716 mm
185.7 in
Height
1,543 mm
60.7 in
VolvoV50Facelift 20072.4 D5
Power
180 hp
134 kW
0-100 km/h8.0 s
Top speed
225 km/h
140 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
417 L
14.7 cu ft
Length
4,522 mm
178.0 in
Height
1,457 mm
57.4 in

Performance vs fuel economy

Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.

Performance vs fuel economy data table
VehiclePerformance scoreFuel economy score
CadillacBLS Wagon2.0 T
Power
210 hp
157 kW
0-100 km/h7.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
230 km/h143 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 mph
8.3 L/100 km
28.3 mpg US
34.0 mpg UK
VolvoV50Facelift 20072.4 D5
Power
180 hp
134 kW
0-100 km/h8.0 s
Top speed
225 km/h
140 mph
6.3 L/100 km
37.3 mpg US
44.8 mpg UK

Volvo V50 Facelift 2007 2.4 D5 is closest to the top-right balance target for performance and fuel economy.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption

Cars closer to the lower-left corner offer a better mix of quick acceleration and low fuel consumption.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption data table
VehicleFuel consumption, L/100 km0-100 km/h, s
CadillacBLS Wagon2.0 T
8.3 L/100 km
28.3 mpg US
34.0 mpg UK
7.8 s
VolvoV50Facelift 20072.4 D5
6.3 L/100 km
37.3 mpg US
44.8 mpg UK
8.0 s

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption

The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption data table
VehiclePower-to-weight, hp/tFuel consumption, L/100 km
CadillacBLS Wagon2.0 T
137 hp/t
102 kW/t
7.3 kg/hp
8.3 L/100 km
28.3 mpg US
34.0 mpg UK
VolvoV50Facelift 20072.4 D5
124 hp/t
92 kW/t
8.1 kg/hp
6.3 L/100 km
37.3 mpg US
44.8 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleCadillacBLS Wagon2.0 TVolvoV50Facelift 20072.4 D5
Power
210 hp
157 kW
180 hp
134 kW
Torque
300 Nm
221 lb-ft
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.8 s
8.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
230 km/h143 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 mph
225 km/h
140 mph
Lightness
1,535 kg
3,384 lb
1,453 kg
3,203 lb
Fuel consumption
8.3 L/100 km
28.3 mpg US
34.0 mpg UK
6.3 L/100 km
37.3 mpg US
44.8 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
419 L
14.8 cu ft
Length
4,716 mm
185.7 in
Height
1,543 mm
60.7 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
417 L
14.7 cu ft
Length
4,522 mm
178.0 in
Height
1,457 mm
57.4 in
Range score
699 km
434 mi
952 km
592 mi
Trunk score
419 L
14.8 cu ft
417 L
14.7 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
137 hp/t
102 kW/t
7.3 kg/hp
124 hp/t
92 kW/t
8.1 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleCadillac BLS Wagon 2.0 TVolvo V50 Facelift 2007 2.4 D5
Consumption8.3 L/100 km28.3 mpg US34 mpg UK6.3 L/100 km37.3 mpg US44.8 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km14.53 LC100 km11.03 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi23.38 LC100 mi17.74 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,245 L329 US gal274 UK gal945 L250 US gal208 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,179 LC/year1,654 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Cadillac BLS Wagon 2.0 T

  • Has 30 hp more
  • Is 0.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 5 km/h (3 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 13 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 2 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest

Volvo V50 Facelift 2007 2.4 D5

  • Has 100 Nm more
  • Is 82 kg lighter
  • Uses 2.0 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 254 km (158 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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