Car comparison

Volvo V50 · Facelift 2007 2.5 T5vsSkoda Superb II Combi 3.6 FSI 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

Skoda Superb II Combi

3.6 FSI V6

260 hp3597 ccGasolineAWDDual-clutchNaturally aspiratedWagon / estate2009-2013

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Volvo V50 Facelift 2007 2.5 T5

  • 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 economy score
    83/100

Skoda Superb II Combi 3.6 FSI V6

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.6 s
  • Most powerful
    260 hp
    194 kW
  • Highest torque
    350 Nm
    258 lb-ft
  • Largest trunk
    633 L
  • Best overall score
    68/100
  • Best performance score
    58/100
  • Best practicality score
    89/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolvoV50Facelift 20072.5 T5SkodaSuperb II Combi3.6 FSI V6
Power
230hp172kW
260hp194kW
Torque
320Nm236lb-ft
350Nm258lb-ft
Curb weight
1,406kg3,100lb
1,671kg3,684lb
Gross weight
2,000kg4,409lb
2,307kg5,086lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Calculated
247 km/h
153 mph
To 99% top speed
69.1s99% target: 248 km/h / 154 mph
Calculated
68.7s99% target: 245 km/h / 152 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.9s
6.6s
0-200 km/h
23.0s
Calculated
23.0s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.6s
Calculated
6.3s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
8.7L/100 km27mpg US32.5mpg UK
10.2L/100 km23.1mpg US27.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
12.6L/100 km18.7mpg US22.4mpg UK
14.4L/100 km16.3mpg US19.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6.4L/100 km36.8mpg US44.1mpg UK
7.8L/100 km30.2mpg US36.2mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.8s
Calculated
14.6s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
164hp/t122kW/t74hp/1000 lb
Calculated
156hp/t116kW/t71hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
228Nm/t152lb-ft/ton
Calculated
209Nm/t140lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
713km443mi
Calculated
588km366mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,521cc154cu in
3,597cc220cu in
Length
4,522mm178in
4,838mm190in
Width
1,770mm70in
1,817mm72in
Height
1,457mm57in
1,510mm59in
Wheelbase
2,640mm104in
2,761mm109in
Front track
1,535mm60in
1,545mm61in
Rear track
1,531mm60in
1,517mm60in
Ground clearance-
141mm6in
Trunk volume
417L
633L
Max trunk volume
1,307L
1,865L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
62L
60L
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 T5Skoda Superb II Combi 3.6 FSI V6PowerTorque
  • Volvo V50 Facelift 2007 2.5 T5: Power / Torque
  • Skoda Superb II Combi 3.6 FSI 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
SkodaSuperb II Combi3.6 FSI V66,000 rpm2,500-5,000 rpm6,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolvoV50Facelift 20072.5 T5SkodaSuperb II Combi3.6 FSI V6
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.6 s
6.3 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.9 s
6.6 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
23.0 s
23.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Likely limited
247 km/h
153 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.7 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
6.7 s
6.5 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.9 s
9.7 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.6 s
12.3 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.8 s
14.6 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
163 km/h
101 mph
164 km/h
102 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
SkodaSuperb II Combi3.6 FSI V6
260 hp
194 kW

Skoda Superb II Combi 3.6 FSI V6 has 30 hp more than Volvo V50 Facelift 2007 2.5 T5.

The biggest power difference is between Volvo V50 Facelift 2007 2.5 T5 and Skoda Superb II Combi 3.6 FSI V6: 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
SkodaSuperb II Combi3.6 FSI 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
SkodaSuperb II Combi3.6 FSI V6
1,671 kg
3,684 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
SkodaSuperb II Combi3.6 FSI V6
247 km/h
153 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
SkodaSuperb II Combi3.6 FSI V66.6 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Skoda Superb II Combi 3.6 FSI V6 and Volvo V50 Facelift 2007 2.5 T5: 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
8.7 L/100 km
27.0 mpg US
32.5 mpg UK
SkodaSuperb II Combi3.6 FSI V6
10.2 L/100 km
23.1 mpg US
27.7 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Volvo V50 Facelift 2007 2.5 T5 and Skoda Superb II Combi 3.6 FSI V6: 1.5 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
SkodaSuperb II Combi3.6 FSI V6
156 hp/t
116 kW/t
6.4 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoV50Facelift 20072.5 T5
713 km
443 mi
SkodaSuperb II Combi3.6 FSI V6
588 km
366 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
SkodaSuperb II Combi3.6 FSI V6
260 hp
194 kW
6.6 s
247 km/h
153 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
SkodaSuperb II Combi3.6 FSI V6
Power
260 hp
194 kW
0-100 km/h6.6 s
Top speed
247 km/h
153 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
633 L
22.4 cu ft
Length
4,838 mm
190.5 in
Height
1,510 mm
59.4 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
SkodaSuperb II Combi3.6 FSI V6
Power
260 hp
194 kW
0-100 km/h6.6 s
Top speed
247 km/h
153 mph
10.2 L/100 km
23.1 mpg US
27.7 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
SkodaSuperb II Combi3.6 FSI V6
10.2 L/100 km
23.1 mpg US
27.7 mpg UK
6.6 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
164 hp/t
122 kW/t
6.1 kg/hp
8.7 L/100 km
27.0 mpg US
32.5 mpg UK
SkodaSuperb II Combi3.6 FSI V6
156 hp/t
116 kW/t
6.4 kg/hp
10.2 L/100 km
23.1 mpg US
27.7 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolvoV50Facelift 20072.5 T5SkodaSuperb II Combi3.6 FSI V6
Power
230 hp
172 kW
260 hp
194 kW
Torque
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.9 s
6.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
247 km/h
153 mph
Lightness
1,406 kg
3,100 lb
1,671 kg
3,684 lb
Fuel consumption
8.7 L/100 km
27.0 mpg US
32.5 mpg UK
10.2 L/100 km
23.1 mpg US
27.7 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
633 L
22.4 cu ft
Length
4,838 mm
190.5 in
Height
1,510 mm
59.4 in
Range score
713 km
443 mi
588 km
366 mi
CO2 score
208 g/km
-
Trunk score
417 L
14.7 cu ft
633 L
22.4 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
164 hp/t
122 kW/t
6.1 kg/hp
156 hp/t
116 kW/t
6.4 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 T5Skoda Superb II Combi 3.6 FSI V6
Consumption8.7 L/100 km27 mpg US32.5 mpg UK10.2 L/100 km23.1 mpg US27.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km15.22 LC100 km17.85 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi24.50 LC100 mi28.73 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,305 L345 US gal287 UK gal1,530 L404 US gal337 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,284 LC/year2,678 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volvo V50 Facelift 2007 2.5 T5

  • Is 265 kg lighter
  • Has 3 km/h (2 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 1.5 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 8 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 124 km (77 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Smallest trunk

Skoda Superb II Combi 3.6 FSI V6

  • Has 30 hp more
  • Has 30 Nm more
  • Is 0.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 216 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed

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