Car comparison

Volvo V50 · Facelift 2007 2.4 D5vsCadillac BLS Wagon 2.0 T

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

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Volvo V50 · Facelift 2007

2.4 D5

180 hp2400 ccDieselFWDManualTurbochargedWagon / estate2007-2010
VS

Cadillac BLS Wagon

2.0 T

210 hp1998 ccGasolineFWDAutomaticTurbochargedWagon / estate2007-2009

Comparison overview

Use the estimates as comparison hints and verify exact figures before making decisions.

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Volvo V50 Facelift 2007 2.4 D5

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    8.0 s
  • Fastest top speed
    225 km/h
    140 mph
  • 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 overall score
    60/100
  • Best performance score
    50/100
  • Best economy score
    90/100
  • Best practicality score
    81/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolvoV50Facelift 20072.4 D5CadillacBLS Wagon2.0 T
Power
180hp134kW
210hp157kW
Torque
400Nm295lb-ft
300Nm221lb-ft
Curb weight
1,453kg3,203lb
1,560kg3,439lb
Gross weight
2,020kg4,453lb
2,100kg4,630lb
Top speed
225 km/h
140 mph
215 km/h
134 mph
To 99% top speed
74.1s99% target: 223 km/h / 138 mph
Calculated
75.9s99% target: 213 km/h / 132 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
8.0s
8.6s
0-200 km/h
33.3s
Calculated
41.8s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.6s
Calculated
8.2s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.3L/100 km37.3mpg US44.8mpg UK
9.6L/100 km24.5mpg US29.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
8.3L/100 km28.3mpg US34.0mpg UK
13.9L/100 km16.9mpg US20.3mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.1L/100 km46.1mpg US55.4mpg UK
7.1L/100 km33.1mpg US39.8mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.8s
Calculated
16.3s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
124hp/t92kW/t56hp/1000 lb
Calculated
135hp/t100kW/t61hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
275Nm/t184lb-ft/ton
Calculated
192Nm/t129lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
952km592mi
Calculated
604km375mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,400cc146cu in
1,998cc122cu in
Length
4,522mm178in
4,716mm186in
Width
1,770mm70in
1,802mm71in
Height
1,457mm57in
1,543mm61in
Wheelbase
2,640mm104in
2,675mm105in
Front track
1,535mm60in
1,524mm60in
Rear track
1,531mm60in
1,506mm59in
Ground clearance-
127mm5in
Trunk volume
417L
419L
Max trunk volume
1,307L
1,273L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
60L
58L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Volvo V50 Facelift 2007 2.4 D5Cadillac BLS Wagon 2.0 TPowerTorque
  • Volvo V50 Facelift 2007 2.4 D5: Power / Torque
  • Cadillac BLS Wagon 2.0 T: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolvoV50Facelift 20072.4 D54,000 rpm2,000-2,750 rpm4,250 rpm
CadillacBLS Wagon2.0 T5,300 rpm2,500-4,000 rpm5,550 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolvoV50Facelift 20072.4 D5CadillacBLS Wagon2.0 T
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.6 s
8.2 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
8.0 s
8.6 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
33.3 s
41.8 s
Top speed
225 km/h
140 mph
215 km/h
134 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.8 s
2.8 s
330 ft
101 m
7.0 s
7.2 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.4 s
10.7 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.4 s
13.7 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.8 s
16.3 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
150 km/h
93 mph
145 km/h
90 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoV50Facelift 20072.4 D5
180 hp
134 kW
CadillacBLS Wagon2.0 T
210 hp
157 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
VolvoV50Facelift 20072.4 D5
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
CadillacBLS Wagon2.0 T
300 Nm
221 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoV50Facelift 20072.4 D5
1,453 kg
3,203 lb
CadillacBLS Wagon2.0 T
1,560 kg
3,439 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoV50Facelift 20072.4 D5
225 km/h
140 mph
CadillacBLS Wagon2.0 T
215 km/h
134 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoV50Facelift 20072.4 D58.0 s
CadillacBLS Wagon2.0 T8.6 s

Although Cadillac BLS Wagon 2.0 T has more power, Volvo V50 Facelift 2007 2.4 D5 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volvo V50 Facelift 2007 2.4 D5 and Cadillac BLS Wagon 2.0 T: 0.6 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoV50Facelift 20072.4 D5
6.3 L/100 km
37.3 mpg US
44.8 mpg UK
CadillacBLS Wagon2.0 T
9.6 L/100 km
24.5 mpg US
29.4 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Volvo V50 Facelift 2007 2.4 D5 and Cadillac BLS Wagon 2.0 T: 3.3 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
VolvoV50Facelift 20072.4 D5
124 hp/t
92 kW/t
8.1 kg/hp
CadillacBLS Wagon2.0 T
135 hp/t
100 kW/t
7.4 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

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

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
VolvoV50Facelift 20072.4 D5
180 hp
134 kW
8.0 s
225 km/h
140 mph
CadillacBLS Wagon2.0 T
210 hp
157 kW
8.6 s
215 km/h
134 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
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
CadillacBLS Wagon2.0 T
Power
210 hp
157 kW
0-100 km/h8.6 s
Top speed
215 km/h
134 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

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
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
CadillacBLS Wagon2.0 T
Power
210 hp
157 kW
0-100 km/h8.6 s
Top speed
215 km/h
134 mph
9.6 L/100 km
24.5 mpg US
29.4 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
VolvoV50Facelift 20072.4 D5
6.3 L/100 km
37.3 mpg US
44.8 mpg UK
8.0 s
CadillacBLS Wagon2.0 T
9.6 L/100 km
24.5 mpg US
29.4 mpg UK
8.6 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
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
CadillacBLS Wagon2.0 T
135 hp/t
100 kW/t
7.4 kg/hp
9.6 L/100 km
24.5 mpg US
29.4 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolvoV50Facelift 20072.4 D5CadillacBLS Wagon2.0 T
Power
180 hp
134 kW
210 hp
157 kW
Torque
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
300 Nm
221 lb-ft
Acceleration
8.0 s
8.6 s
Top speed
225 km/h
140 mph
215 km/h
134 mph
Lightness
1,453 kg
3,203 lb
1,560 kg
3,439 lb
Fuel consumption
6.3 L/100 km
37.3 mpg US
44.8 mpg UK
9.6 L/100 km
24.5 mpg US
29.4 mpg UK
Practicality
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
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
Range score
952 km
592 mi
604 km
375 mi
Trunk score
417 L
14.7 cu ft
419 L
14.8 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
124 hp/t
92 kW/t
8.1 kg/hp
135 hp/t
100 kW/t
7.4 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

Estimate running costs from combined consumption, your annual distance, and the fuel price in your local currency.

Enter the fuel price in your local currency, for example €/L, $/gal, £/L or any other local currency.

LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleVolvo V50 Facelift 2007 2.4 D5Cadillac BLS Wagon 2.0 T
Consumption6.3 L/100 km37.3 mpg US44.8 mpg UK9.6 L/100 km24.5 mpg US29.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km11.03 LC100 km16.80 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi17.74 LC100 mi27.04 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used945 L250 US gal208 UK gal1,440 L380 US gal317 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,654 LC/year2,520 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volvo V50 Facelift 2007 2.4 D5

  • Has 100 Nm more
  • Is 107 kg lighter
  • Is 0.6 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 10 km/h (6 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 3.3 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 348 km (216 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Smallest trunk

Cadillac BLS Wagon 2.0 T

  • Has 30 hp more
  • Has 11 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 2 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed

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