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Volvo V50 · Facelift 2007 2.4 D5vsSeat Exeo ST 2.0 TDI

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

Seat Exeo ST

2.0 TDI

170 hp1968 ccDieselFWDManualTurbochargedWagon / estate2009-2011

Comparison overview

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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
  • Most powerful
    180 hp
    134 kW
  • Highest torque
    400 Nm
    295 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,453 kg
    3,203 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    124 hp/t
    92 kW/t
    8.1 kg/hp
  • Best overall score
    60/100
  • Best performance score
    50/100

Seat Exeo ST 2.0 TDI

  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.9 L/100 km
    39.9 mpg US
    47.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    8.1 L/100 km
    29.0 mpg US
    34.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.6 L/100 km
    51.1 mpg US
    61.4 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    1,186 km
    737 mi
  • Largest trunk
    442 L
  • Best economy score
    91/100
  • Best practicality score
    82/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolvoV50Facelift 20072.4 D5SeatExeo ST2.0 TDI
Power
180hp134kW
170hp127kW
Torque
400Nm295lb-ft
350Nm258lb-ft
Curb weight
1,453kg3,203lb
1,515kg3,340lb
Gross weight
2,020kg4,453lb
2,075kg4,575lb
Top speed
225 km/h
140 mph
224 km/h
139 mph
To 99% top speed
74.1s99% target: 223 km/h / 138 mph
Calculated
80.6s99% target: 222 km/h / 138 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
8.0s
8.6s
0-200 km/h
33.3s
Calculated
36.6s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.6s
Calculated
8.2s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.3L/100 km37.3mpg US44.8mpg UK
5.9L/100 km39.9mpg US47.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
8.3L/100 km28.3mpg US34.0mpg UK
8.1L/100 km29mpg US34.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.1L/100 km46.1mpg US55.4mpg UK
4.6L/100 km51.1mpg US61.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.8s
Calculated
16.2s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
124hp/t92kW/t56hp/1000 lb
Calculated
112hp/t84kW/t51hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
275Nm/t184lb-ft/ton
Calculated
231Nm/t155lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
952km592mi
Calculated
1,186km737mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,400cc146cu in
1,968cc120cu in
Length
4,522mm178in
4,670mm184in
Width
1,770mm70in
1,772mm70in
Height
1,457mm57in
1,430mm56in
Wheelbase
2,640mm104in
2,642mm104in
Front track
1,535mm60in
1,522mm60in
Rear track
1,531mm60in
1,523mm60in
Trunk volume
417L
442L
Max trunk volume
1,307L
1,354L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
60L
70L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Volvo V50 Facelift 2007 2.4 D5Seat Exeo ST 2.0 TDIPowerTorque
  • Volvo V50 Facelift 2007 2.4 D5: Power / Torque
  • Seat Exeo ST 2.0 TDI: 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
SeatExeo ST2.0 TDI4,200 rpm1,800 rpm4,450 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolvoV50Facelift 20072.4 D5SeatExeo ST2.0 TDI
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
36.6 s
Top speed
225 km/h
140 mph
224 km/h
139 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
10.8 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.4 s
13.7 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.8 s
16.2 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
150 km/h
93 mph
146 km/h
91 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
SeatExeo ST2.0 TDI
170 hp
127 kW

Volvo V50 Facelift 2007 2.4 D5 has 10 hp more than Seat Exeo ST 2.0 TDI.

The biggest power difference is between Seat Exeo ST 2.0 TDI and Volvo V50 Facelift 2007 2.4 D5: 10 hp (7 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
SeatExeo ST2.0 TDI
350 Nm
258 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoV50Facelift 20072.4 D5
1,453 kg
3,203 lb
SeatExeo ST2.0 TDI
1,515 kg
3,340 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
SeatExeo ST2.0 TDI
224 km/h
139 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
SeatExeo ST2.0 TDI8.6 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volvo V50 Facelift 2007 2.4 D5 and Seat Exeo ST 2.0 TDI: 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
SeatExeo ST2.0 TDI
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK

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
SeatExeo ST2.0 TDI
112 hp/t
84 kW/t
8.9 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
SeatExeo ST2.0 TDI
1,186 km
737 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
SeatExeo ST2.0 TDI
170 hp
127 kW
8.6 s
224 km/h
139 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
SeatExeo ST2.0 TDI
Power
170 hp
127 kW
0-100 km/h8.6 s
Top speed
224 km/h
139 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
442 L
15.6 cu ft
Length
4,670 mm
183.9 in
Height
1,430 mm
56.3 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
SeatExeo ST2.0 TDI
Power
170 hp
127 kW
0-100 km/h8.6 s
Top speed
224 km/h
139 mph
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 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
SeatExeo ST2.0 TDI
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 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
SeatExeo ST2.0 TDI
112 hp/t
84 kW/t
8.9 kg/hp
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolvoV50Facelift 20072.4 D5SeatExeo ST2.0 TDI
Power
180 hp
134 kW
170 hp
127 kW
Torque
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
Acceleration
8.0 s
8.6 s
Top speed
225 km/h
140 mph
224 km/h
139 mph
Lightness
1,453 kg
3,203 lb
1,515 kg
3,340 lb
Fuel consumption
6.3 L/100 km
37.3 mpg US
44.8 mpg UK
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 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
442 L
15.6 cu ft
Length
4,670 mm
183.9 in
Height
1,430 mm
56.3 in
Range score
952 km
592 mi
1,186 km
737 mi
Trunk score
417 L
14.7 cu ft
442 L
15.6 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
124 hp/t
92 kW/t
8.1 kg/hp
112 hp/t
84 kW/t
8.9 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.

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleVolvo V50 Facelift 2007 2.4 D5Seat Exeo ST 2.0 TDI
Consumption6.3 L/100 km37.3 mpg US44.8 mpg UK5.9 L/100 km39.9 mpg US47.9 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km11.03 LC100 km10.33 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi17.74 LC100 mi16.62 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used945 L250 US gal208 UK gal885 L234 US gal195 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,654 LC/year1,549 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volvo V50 Facelift 2007 2.4 D5

  • Has 10 hp more
  • Has 50 Nm more
  • Is 62 kg lighter
  • Is 0.6 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 1 km/h (1 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 12 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Smallest trunk

Seat Exeo ST 2.0 TDI

  • Uses 0.4 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 234 km (145 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 25 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

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

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