Car comparison

Volvo V50 · Facelift 2007 2.5 T5vsSeat Exeo ST 2.0 TSI

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 ccGasolineFWDAutomaticTurbochargedWagon / estate2007-2012
VS

Seat Exeo ST

2.0 TSI

200 hp1984 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedWagon / estate2009-2011

Comparison overview

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

Best choices

Volvo V50 Facelift 2007 2.5 T5

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.3 s
  • Fastest top speed
    235 km/h
    146 mph
  • Most powerful
    230 hp
    172 kW
  • Highest torque
    320 Nm
    236 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,430 kg
    3,153 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    161 hp/t
    120 kW/t
    6.2 kg/hp
  • Best overall score
    63/100
  • Best performance score
    54/100

Seat Exeo ST 2.0 TSI

  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    7.9 L/100 km
    29.8 mpg US
    35.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    11.1 L/100 km
    21.2 mpg US
    25.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    6.0 L/100 km
    39.2 mpg US
    47.1 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    886 km
    551 mi
  • Largest trunk
    442 L
  • Best economy score
    86/100
  • Best practicality score
    82/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolvoV50Facelift 20072.5 T5SeatExeo ST2.0 TSI
Power
230hp172kW
200hp149kW
Torque
320Nm236lb-ft
280Nm207lb-ft
Curb weight
1,430kg3,153lb
1,490kg3,285lb
Gross weight
2,000kg4,409lb
2,050kg4,519lb
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
235 km/h
146 mph
To 99% top speed
67.5s99% target: 233 km/h / 145 mph
Calculated
73.4s99% target: 233 km/h / 145 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.3s
7.6s
0-200 km/h
26.7s
Calculated
28.5s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.0s
Calculated
7.2s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
9.5L/100 km24.8mpg US29.7mpg UK
7.9L/100 km29.8mpg US35.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
13.5L/100 km17.4mpg US20.9mpg UK
11.1L/100 km21.2mpg US25.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6.5L/100 km36.2mpg US43.5mpg UK
6L/100 km39.2mpg US47.1mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.2s
Calculated
15.4s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
161hp/t120kW/t73hp/1000 lb
Calculated
134hp/t100kW/t61hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
224Nm/t150lb-ft/ton
Calculated
188Nm/t126lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
653km406mi
Calculated
886km551mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,521cc154cu in
1,984cc121cu 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
62L
70L
CO2 emissions
227g/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 Facelift 2007 2.5 T5Seat Exeo ST 2.0 TSIPowerTorque
  • Volvo V50 Facelift 2007 2.5 T5: Power / Torque
  • Seat Exeo ST 2.0 TSI: 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
SeatExeo ST2.0 TSI5,700 rpm3,500 rpm5,950 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolvoV50Facelift 20072.5 T5SeatExeo ST2.0 TSI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.0 s
7.2 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.3 s
7.6 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
26.7 s
28.5 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
235 km/h
146 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.7 s
2.7 s
330 ft
101 m
6.8 s
6.9 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.1 s
10.3 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.9 s
13.1 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.2 s
15.4 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
158 km/h
98 mph
155 km/h
96 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
SeatExeo ST2.0 TSI
200 hp
149 kW

Volvo V50 Facelift 2007 2.5 T5 has 30 hp more than Seat Exeo ST 2.0 TSI.

The biggest power difference is between Seat Exeo ST 2.0 TSI and Volvo V50 Facelift 2007 2.5 T5: 30 hp (22 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
SeatExeo ST2.0 TSI
280 Nm
207 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoV50Facelift 20072.5 T5
1,430 kg
3,153 lb
SeatExeo ST2.0 TSI
1,490 kg
3,285 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
235 km/h
146 mph
SeatExeo ST2.0 TSI
235 km/h
146 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 T57.3 s
SeatExeo ST2.0 TSI7.6 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volvo V50 Facelift 2007 2.5 T5 and Seat Exeo ST 2.0 TSI: 0.3 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
9.5 L/100 km
24.8 mpg US
29.7 mpg UK
SeatExeo ST2.0 TSI
7.9 L/100 km
29.8 mpg US
35.8 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Seat Exeo ST 2.0 TSI and Volvo V50 Facelift 2007 2.5 T5: 1.6 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
161 hp/t
120 kW/t
6.2 kg/hp
SeatExeo ST2.0 TSI
134 hp/t
100 kW/t
7.4 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoV50Facelift 20072.5 T5
653 km
406 mi
SeatExeo ST2.0 TSI
886 km
551 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
7.3 s
235 km/h
146 mph
SeatExeo ST2.0 TSI
200 hp
149 kW
7.6 s
235 km/h
146 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/h7.3 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 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 TSI
Power
200 hp
149 kW
0-100 km/h7.6 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 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 20072.5 T5
Power
230 hp
172 kW
0-100 km/h7.3 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
9.5 L/100 km
24.8 mpg US
29.7 mpg UK
SeatExeo ST2.0 TSI
Power
200 hp
149 kW
0-100 km/h7.6 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
7.9 L/100 km
29.8 mpg US
35.8 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
9.5 L/100 km
24.8 mpg US
29.7 mpg UK
7.3 s
SeatExeo ST2.0 TSI
7.9 L/100 km
29.8 mpg US
35.8 mpg UK
7.6 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 20072.5 T5
161 hp/t
120 kW/t
6.2 kg/hp
9.5 L/100 km
24.8 mpg US
29.7 mpg UK
SeatExeo ST2.0 TSI
134 hp/t
100 kW/t
7.5 kg/hp
7.9 L/100 km
29.8 mpg US
35.8 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolvoV50Facelift 20072.5 T5SeatExeo ST2.0 TSI
Power
230 hp
172 kW
200 hp
149 kW
Torque
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
280 Nm
207 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.3 s
7.6 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
235 km/h
146 mph
Lightness
1,430 kg
3,153 lb
1,490 kg
3,285 lb
Fuel consumption
9.5 L/100 km
24.8 mpg US
29.7 mpg UK
7.9 L/100 km
29.8 mpg US
35.8 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
653 km
406 mi
886 km
551 mi
CO2 score
227 g/km
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Trunk score
417 L
14.7 cu ft
442 L
15.6 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
161 hp/t
120 kW/t
6.2 kg/hp
134 hp/t
100 kW/t
7.5 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleVolvo V50 Facelift 2007 2.5 T5Seat Exeo ST 2.0 TSI
Consumption9.5 L/100 km24.8 mpg US29.7 mpg UK7.9 L/100 km29.8 mpg US35.8 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km16.63 LC100 km13.83 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi26.76 LC100 mi22.25 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,425 L376 US gal313 UK gal1,185 L313 US gal261 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,494 LC/year2,074 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volvo V50 Facelift 2007 2.5 T5

  • Has 30 hp more
  • Has 40 Nm more
  • Is 60 kg lighter
  • Is 0.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 27 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 TSI

  • Uses 1.6 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 233 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

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