Car comparison

Volvo V50 2.5 T5vsRenault Laguna II Grandtour 2.0 i 16V GT

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

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Volvo V50

2.5 T5

220 hp2521 ccGasolineAWDManualTurbochargedWagon / estate2004-2007
VS

Renault Laguna II Grandtour

2.0 i 16V GT

204 hp1998 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedWagon / estate2005-2007

Comparison overview

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Volvo V50 2.5 T5

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.2 s
  • Fastest top speed
    240 km/h
    149 mph Unrestricted
    230 km/h
    143 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    220 hp
    164 kW
  • Highest torque
    320 Nm
    236 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    149 hp/t
    111 kW/t
    6.7 kg/hp
  • Lowest city consumption
    13.6 L/100 km
    17.3 mpg US
    20.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    7.3 L/100 km
    32.2 mpg US
    38.7 mpg UK
  • Best overall score
    63/100
  • Best performance score
    54/100
  • Best economy score
    81/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolvoV502.5 T5RenaultLaguna II Grandtour2.0 i 16V GT
Power
220hp164kW
204hp152kW
Torque
320Nm236lb-ft
300Nm221lb-ft
Curb weight
1,480kg3,263lb
1,465kg3,230lb
Gross weight
2,020kg4,453lb
2,095kg4,619lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Calculated
232 km/h
144 mph
To 99% top speed
70.7s99% target: 238 km/h / 148 mph
Calculated
77.8s99% target: 230 km/h / 143 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.2s
8.2s
0-200 km/h
25.9s
Calculated
31.5s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.9s
Calculated
7.8s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
9.6L/100 km24.5mpg US29.4mpg UK
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Fuel consumption city
13.6L/100 km17.3mpg US20.8mpg UK
14.8L/100 km15.9mpg US19.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7.3L/100 km32.2mpg US38.7mpg UK
7.5L/100 km31.4mpg US37.7mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.1s
Calculated
15.9s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
149hp/t111kW/t67hp/1000 lb
Calculated
139hp/t104kW/t63hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
216Nm/t145lb-ft/ton
Calculated
205Nm/t137lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
604km375mi
Calculated
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Displacement
2,521cc154cu in
1,998cc122cu in
Length
4,514mm178in
4,695mm185in
Width
1,770mm70in
1,772mm70in
Height
1,452mm57in
1,443mm57in
Wheelbase
2,640mm104in
2,740mm108in
Front track
1,535mm60in
1,525mm60in
Rear track
1,531mm60in
1,480mm58in
Trunk volume
417L
475L
Max trunk volume
1,307L
1,500L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
58L
70L
CO2 emissions
229g/km
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Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Volvo V50 2.5 T5Renault Laguna II Grandtour 2.0 i 16V GTPowerTorque
  • Volvo V50 2.5 T5: Power / Torque
  • Renault Laguna II Grandtour 2.0 i 16V GT: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolvoV502.5 T55,000 rpm1,500-4,800 rpm5,250 rpm
RenaultLaguna II Grandtour2.0 i 16V GT5,000 rpm3,000 rpm5,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolvoV502.5 T5RenaultLaguna II Grandtour2.0 i 16V GT
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.9 s
7.8 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.2 s
8.2 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
25.9 s
31.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Likely limited
232 km/h
144 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.7 s
2.8 s
330 ft
101 m
6.8 s
7.1 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.0 s
10.6 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.8 s
13.5 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.1 s
15.9 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
159 km/h
99 mph
151 km/h
94 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoV502.5 T5
220 hp
164 kW
RenaultLaguna II Grandtour2.0 i 16V GT
204 hp
152 kW

Volvo V50 2.5 T5 has 16 hp more than Renault Laguna II Grandtour 2.0 i 16V GT.

The biggest power difference is between Renault Laguna II Grandtour 2.0 i 16V GT and Volvo V50 2.5 T5: 16 hp (12 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoV502.5 T5
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
RenaultLaguna II Grandtour2.0 i 16V GT
300 Nm
221 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoV502.5 T5
1,480 kg
3,263 lb
RenaultLaguna II Grandtour2.0 i 16V GT
1,465 kg
3,230 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoV502.5 T5
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
RenaultLaguna II Grandtour2.0 i 16V GT
232 km/h
144 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoV502.5 T57.2 s
RenaultLaguna II Grandtour2.0 i 16V GT8.2 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volvo V50 2.5 T5 and Renault Laguna II Grandtour 2.0 i 16V GT: 1.0 s.

Power-to-weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoV502.5 T5
149 hp/t
111 kW/t
6.7 kg/hp
RenaultLaguna II Grandtour2.0 i 16V GT
139 hp/t
104 kW/t
7.2 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
VolvoV502.5 T5
220 hp
164 kW
7.2 s
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
RenaultLaguna II Grandtour2.0 i 16V GT
204 hp
152 kW
8.2 s
232 km/h
144 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
VolvoV502.5 T5
Power
220 hp
164 kW
0-100 km/h7.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
417 L
14.7 cu ft
Length
4,514 mm
177.7 in
Height
1,452 mm
57.2 in
RenaultLaguna II Grandtour2.0 i 16V GT
Power
204 hp
152 kW
0-100 km/h8.2 s
Top speed
232 km/h
144 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
475 L
16.8 cu ft
Length
4,695 mm
184.8 in
Height
1,443 mm
56.8 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolvoV502.5 T5RenaultLaguna II Grandtour2.0 i 16V GT
Power
220 hp
164 kW
204 hp
152 kW
Torque
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
300 Nm
221 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.2 s
8.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
232 km/h
144 mph
Lightness
1,480 kg
3,263 lb
1,465 kg
3,230 lb
Fuel consumption
9.6 L/100 km
24.5 mpg US
29.4 mpg UK
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Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
417 L
14.7 cu ft
Length
4,514 mm
177.7 in
Height
1,452 mm
57.2 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
475 L
16.8 cu ft
Length
4,695 mm
184.8 in
Height
1,443 mm
56.8 in
Range score
604 km
375 mi
-
CO2 score
229 g/km
-
Trunk score
417 L
14.7 cu ft
475 L
16.8 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
149 hp/t
111 kW/t
6.7 kg/hp
139 hp/t
104 kW/t
7.2 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleVolvo V50 2.5 T5
Consumption9.6 L/100 km24.5 mpg US29.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km16.80 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi27.04 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,440 L380 US gal317 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,520 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volvo V50 2.5 T5

  • Has 16 hp more
  • Has 20 Nm more
  • Is 1.0 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 8 km/h (5 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 9 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk

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