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

200 hp1998 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedWagon / estate2007-2009

Comparison overview

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

Best choices

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
200hp149kW
Torque
400Nm295lb-ft
300Nm221lb-ft
Curb weight
1,453kg3,203lb
1,510kg3,329lb
Gross weight
2,020kg4,453lb
2,070kg4,564lb
Top speed
225 km/h
140 mph
225 km/h
140 mph
To 99% top speed
74.1s99% target: 223 km/h / 138 mph
Calculated
77.5s99% target: 223 km/h / 138 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
8.0s
8.2s
0-200 km/h
33.3s
Calculated
34.6s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.6s
Calculated
7.8s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.3L/100 km37.3mpg US44.8mpg UK
8.3L/100 km28.3mpg US34.0mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
8.3L/100 km28.3mpg US34.0mpg UK
11.5L/100 km20.5mpg US24.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.1L/100 km46.1mpg US55.4mpg UK
6.4L/100 km36.8mpg US44.1mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.8s
Calculated
15.9s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
124hp/t92kW/t56hp/1000 lb
Calculated
132hp/t99kW/t60hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
275Nm/t184lb-ft/ton
Calculated
199Nm/t133lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
952km592mi
Calculated
699km434mi
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 T5,500 rpm2,500-4,000 rpm5,750 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
7.8 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
8.0 s
8.2 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
33.3 s
34.6 s
Top speed
225 km/h
140 mph
225 km/h
140 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.8 s
2.8 s
330 ft
101 m
7.0 s
7.1 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.4 s
10.5 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.4 s
13.5 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.8 s
15.9 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
150 km/h
93 mph
149 km/h
92 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
200 hp
149 kW

Cadillac BLS Wagon 2.0 T has 20 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: 20 hp (15 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
1,510 kg
3,329 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
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
VolvoV50Facelift 20072.4 D58.0 s
CadillacBLS Wagon2.0 T8.2 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: 0.2 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoV50Facelift 20072.4 D5
6.3 L/100 km
37.3 mpg US
44.8 mpg UK
CadillacBLS Wagon2.0 T
8.3 L/100 km
28.3 mpg US
34.0 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
VolvoV50Facelift 20072.4 D5
124 hp/t
92 kW/t
8.1 kg/hp
CadillacBLS Wagon2.0 T
132 hp/t
99 kW/t
7.5 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
699 km
434 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
200 hp
149 kW
8.2 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
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
200 hp
149 kW
0-100 km/h8.2 s
Top speed
225 km/h
140 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
200 hp
149 kW
0-100 km/h8.2 s
Top speed
225 km/h
140 mph
8.3 L/100 km
28.3 mpg US
34.0 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
8.3 L/100 km
28.3 mpg US
34.0 mpg UK
8.2 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
132 hp/t
99 kW/t
7.6 kg/hp
8.3 L/100 km
28.3 mpg US
34.0 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolvoV50Facelift 20072.4 D5CadillacBLS Wagon2.0 T
Power
180 hp
134 kW
200 hp
149 kW
Torque
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
300 Nm
221 lb-ft
Acceleration
8.0 s
8.2 s
Top speed
225 km/h
140 mph
225 km/h
140 mph
Lightness
1,453 kg
3,203 lb
1,510 kg
3,329 lb
Fuel consumption
6.3 L/100 km
37.3 mpg US
44.8 mpg UK
8.3 L/100 km
28.3 mpg US
34.0 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
699 km
434 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
132 hp/t
99 kW/t
7.6 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 UK8.3 L/100 km28.3 mpg US34 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km11.03 LC100 km14.53 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi17.74 LC100 mi23.38 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used945 L250 US gal208 UK gal1,245 L329 US gal274 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,654 LC/year2,179 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volvo V50 Facelift 2007 2.4 D5

  • Has 100 Nm more
  • Is 57 kg lighter
  • Is 0.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 2.0 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 254 km (158 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 20 hp more
  • Has 9 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

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