Volvo V50 · Facelift 2007
Car comparison
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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Comparison overview
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Best choices
Volvo V50 Facelift 2007 2.4 D5
- Quickest 0-100 km/h8.0 s
- Fastest top speed225 km/h140 mph
- Most powerful180 hp134 kW
- Highest torque400 Nm295 lb-ft
- Lightest1,453 kg3,203 lb
- Best power-to-weight124 hp/t92 kW/t8.1 kg/hp
- Best overall score60/100
- Best performance score50/100
Seat Exeo ST 2.0 TDI
- Lowest combined fuel consumption5.9 L/100 km39.9 mpg US47.9 mpg UK
- Lowest city consumption8.1 L/100 km29.0 mpg US34.9 mpg UK
- Lowest highway consumption4.6 L/100 km51.1 mpg US61.4 mpg UK
- Best estimated range1,186 km737 mi
- Largest trunk442 L
- Best economy score91/100
- Best practicality score82/100
Specification comparison
| Model | VolvoV50Facelift 20072.4 D5 | SeatExeo 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 D5: Power / Torque
- Seat Exeo ST 2.0 TDI: Power / Torque
| Vehicle | Peak power RPM | Peak torque RPM | Max engine speed |
|---|---|---|---|
| VolvoV50Facelift 20072.4 D5 | 4,000 rpm | 2,000-2,750 rpm | 4,250 rpm |
| SeatExeo ST2.0 TDI | 4,200 rpm | 1,800 rpm | 4,450 rpm |
Acceleration curve
Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.
| Metric | VolvoV50Facelift 20072.4 D5 | SeatExeo 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
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| 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
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| 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
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| 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
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| 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
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| VolvoV50Facelift 20072.4 D5 | 8.0 s |
| SeatExeo ST2.0 TDI | 8.6 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
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| 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
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| 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
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| 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.
| Vehicle | Power | Acceleration | Top 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.
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| VolvoV50Facelift 20072.4 D5 |
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Performance vs fuel economy
Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.
| Vehicle | Performance score | Fuel economy score | ||||||
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| 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 | ||||||
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.
| Vehicle | Fuel consumption, L/100 km | 0-100 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.
| Vehicle | Power-to-weight, hp/t | Fuel 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
| Vehicle | VolvoV50Facelift 20072.4 D5 | SeatExeo ST2.0 TDI | ||||||||||||||||
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| 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 |
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| 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
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| Vehicle | Volvo V50 Facelift 2007 2.4 D5 | Seat Exeo ST 2.0 TDI |
|---|---|---|
| Consumption | 6.3 L/100 km37.3 mpg US44.8 mpg UK | 5.9 L/100 km39.9 mpg US47.9 mpg UK |
| Cost / 100 km | 11.03 LC100 km | 10.33 LC100 km |
| Cost / 100 mi | 17.74 LC100 mi | 16.62 LC100 mi |
| Annual fuel used | 945 L250 US gal208 UK gal | 885 L234 US gal195 UK gal |
| Annual fuel cost | 1,654 LC/year | 1,549 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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