Car comparison

Volvo V50 · Facelift 2007 2.5 T5vsCadillac BLS Wagon 2.8 T V6

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

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Volvo V50 · Facelift 2007

2.5 T5

230 hp2521 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedWagon / estate2007-2012
VS

Cadillac BLS Wagon

2.8 T V6

255 hp2792 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedWagon / 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 2.5 T5

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.9 s
  • Fastest top speed
    250 km/h
    155 mph Unrestricted
    240 km/h
    149 mph Restricted
  • Lightest
    1,406 kg
    3,100 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    164 hp/t
    122 kW/t
    6.1 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    8.7 L/100 km
    27.0 mpg US
    32.5 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    12.6 L/100 km
    18.7 mpg US
    22.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    6.4 L/100 km
    36.8 mpg US
    44.1 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    713 km
    443 mi
  • Best overall score
    65/100
  • Best performance score
    57/100
  • Best economy score
    83/100
  • Best practicality score
    81/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolvoV50Facelift 20072.5 T5CadillacBLS Wagon2.8 T V6
Power
230hp172kW
255hp190kW
Torque
320Nm236lb-ft
350Nm258lb-ft
Curb weight
1,406kg3,100lb
1,605kg3,538lb
Gross weight
2,000kg4,409lb
2,150kg4,740lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
69.1s99% target: 248 km/h / 154 mph
Calculated
78.3s99% target: 248 km/h / 154 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.9s
7.4s
0-200 km/h
23.0s
Calculated
25.4s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.6s
Calculated
7.1s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
8.7L/100 km27mpg US32.5mpg UK
10.7L/100 km22mpg US26.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
12.6L/100 km18.7mpg US22.4mpg UK
16.2L/100 km14.5mpg US17.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6.4L/100 km36.8mpg US44.1mpg UK
7.5L/100 km31.4mpg US37.7mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.8s
Calculated
15.2s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
164hp/t122kW/t74hp/1000 lb
Calculated
159hp/t118kW/t72hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
228Nm/t152lb-ft/ton
Calculated
218Nm/t146lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
713km443mi
Calculated
542km337mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,521cc154cu in
2,792cc170cu 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
62L
58L
CO2 emissions
208g/km
-

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Volvo V50 Facelift 2007 2.5 T5Cadillac BLS Wagon 2.8 T V6PowerTorque
  • Volvo V50 Facelift 2007 2.5 T5: Power / Torque
  • Cadillac BLS Wagon 2.8 T V6: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolvoV50Facelift 20072.5 T55,000 rpm1,500-5,000 rpm5,250 rpm
CadillacBLS Wagon2.8 T V65,500 rpm1,800-4,500 rpm5,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolvoV50Facelift 20072.5 T5CadillacBLS Wagon2.8 T V6
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.6 s
7.1 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.9 s
7.4 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
23.0 s
25.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Likely limited
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.7 s
2.7 s
330 ft
101 m
6.7 s
6.9 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.9 s
10.1 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.6 s
12.9 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.8 s
15.2 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
163 km/h
101 mph
158 km/h
98 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoV50Facelift 20072.5 T5
230 hp
172 kW
CadillacBLS Wagon2.8 T V6
255 hp
190 kW

Cadillac BLS Wagon 2.8 T V6 has 25 hp more than Volvo V50 Facelift 2007 2.5 T5.

The biggest power difference is between Volvo V50 Facelift 2007 2.5 T5 and Cadillac BLS Wagon 2.8 T V6: 25 hp (19 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoV50Facelift 20072.5 T5
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
CadillacBLS Wagon2.8 T V6
350 Nm
258 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoV50Facelift 20072.5 T5
1,406 kg
3,100 lb
CadillacBLS Wagon2.8 T V6
1,605 kg
3,538 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 20072.5 T5
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
CadillacBLS Wagon2.8 T V6
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoV50Facelift 20072.5 T56.9 s
CadillacBLS Wagon2.8 T V67.4 s

Although Cadillac BLS Wagon 2.8 T V6 has more power, Volvo V50 Facelift 2007 2.5 T5 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volvo V50 Facelift 2007 2.5 T5 and Cadillac BLS Wagon 2.8 T V6: 0.5 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 20072.5 T5
8.7 L/100 km
27.0 mpg US
32.5 mpg UK
CadillacBLS Wagon2.8 T V6
10.7 L/100 km
22.0 mpg US
26.4 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Volvo V50 Facelift 2007 2.5 T5 and Cadillac BLS Wagon 2.8 T V6: 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 20072.5 T5
164 hp/t
122 kW/t
6.1 kg/hp
CadillacBLS Wagon2.8 T V6
159 hp/t
118 kW/t
6.3 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoV50Facelift 20072.5 T5
713 km
443 mi
CadillacBLS Wagon2.8 T V6
542 km
337 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
VolvoV50Facelift 20072.5 T5
230 hp
172 kW
6.9 s
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
CadillacBLS Wagon2.8 T V6
255 hp
190 kW
7.4 s
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 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 20072.5 T5
Power
230 hp
172 kW
0-100 km/h6.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 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 Wagon2.8 T V6
Power
255 hp
190 kW
0-100 km/h7.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 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 20072.5 T5
Power
230 hp
172 kW
0-100 km/h6.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
8.7 L/100 km
27.0 mpg US
32.5 mpg UK
CadillacBLS Wagon2.8 T V6
Power
255 hp
190 kW
0-100 km/h7.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
10.7 L/100 km
22.0 mpg US
26.4 mpg UK

Volvo V50 Facelift 2007 2.5 T5 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 20072.5 T5
8.7 L/100 km
27.0 mpg US
32.5 mpg UK
6.9 s
CadillacBLS Wagon2.8 T V6
10.7 L/100 km
22.0 mpg US
26.4 mpg UK
7.4 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 20072.5 T5
164 hp/t
122 kW/t
6.1 kg/hp
8.7 L/100 km
27.0 mpg US
32.5 mpg UK
CadillacBLS Wagon2.8 T V6
159 hp/t
118 kW/t
6.3 kg/hp
10.7 L/100 km
22.0 mpg US
26.4 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolvoV50Facelift 20072.5 T5CadillacBLS Wagon2.8 T V6
Power
230 hp
172 kW
255 hp
190 kW
Torque
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.9 s
7.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Lightness
1,406 kg
3,100 lb
1,605 kg
3,538 lb
Fuel consumption
8.7 L/100 km
27.0 mpg US
32.5 mpg UK
10.7 L/100 km
22.0 mpg US
26.4 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
713 km
443 mi
542 km
337 mi
CO2 score
208 g/km
-
Trunk score
417 L
14.7 cu ft
419 L
14.8 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
164 hp/t
122 kW/t
6.1 kg/hp
159 hp/t
118 kW/t
6.3 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 2.5 T5Cadillac BLS Wagon 2.8 T V6
Consumption8.7 L/100 km27 mpg US32.5 mpg UK10.7 L/100 km22 mpg US26.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km15.22 LC100 km18.72 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi24.50 LC100 mi30.13 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,305 L345 US gal287 UK gal1,605 L424 US gal353 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,284 LC/year2,809 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volvo V50 Facelift 2007 2.5 T5

  • Is 199 kg lighter
  • Is 0.5 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 2.0 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 5 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 171 km (106 mi) more estimated range

Pros

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

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Smallest trunk

Cadillac BLS Wagon 2.8 T V6

  • Has 25 hp more
  • Has 30 Nm more
  • Has 2 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Largest trunk

Cons

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

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