Car comparison

Volvo V50 · Facelift 2007 2.5 T5vsVolkswagen Passat Variant (B6) 3.2 i V6 24V FSI 4WD

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

Volkswagen Passat Variant (B6)

3.2 i V6 24V FSI 4WD

250 hp3168 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedWagon / estate2006-2010

Comparison overview

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Volvo V50 Facelift 2007 2.5 T5

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.9 s
  • 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 overall score
    65/100
  • Best performance score
    57/100
  • Best economy score
    83/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolvoV50Facelift 20072.5 T5VolkswagenPassat Variant (B6)3.2 i V6 24V FSI 4WD
Power
230hp172kW
250hp186kW
Torque
320Nm236lb-ft
330Nm243lb-ft
Curb weight
1,406kg3,100lb
1,715kg3,781lb
Gross weight
2,000kg4,409lb
2,350kg5,181lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Calculated
243 km/h
151 mph
To 99% top speed
69.1s99% target: 248 km/h / 154 mph
Calculated
69.6s99% target: 241 km/h / 149 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.9s
7.2s
0-200 km/h
23.0s
Calculated
24.9s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.6s
Calculated
6.9s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
8.7L/100 km27mpg US32.5mpg UK
10L/100 km23.5mpg US28.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
12.6L/100 km18.7mpg US22.4mpg UK
14.1L/100 km16.7mpg US20.0mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6.4L/100 km36.8mpg US44.1mpg UK
7.7L/100 km30.5mpg US36.7mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.8s
Calculated
15.1s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
164hp/t122kW/t74hp/1000 lb
Calculated
146hp/t109kW/t66hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
228Nm/t152lb-ft/ton
Calculated
192Nm/t129lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
713km443mi
Calculated
700km435mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,521cc154cu in
3,168cc193cu in
Length
4,522mm178in
4,774mm188in
Width
1,770mm70in
1,820mm72in
Height
1,457mm57in
1,517mm60in
Wheelbase
2,640mm104in
2,709mm107in
Front track
1,535mm60in
1,552mm61in
Rear track
1,531mm60in
1,551mm61in
Trunk volume
417L
588L
Max trunk volume
1,307L
1,716L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
62L
70L
CO2 emissions
208g/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 T5Volkswagen Passat Variant (B6) 3.2 i V6 24V FSI 4WDPowerTorque
  • Volvo V50 Facelift 2007 2.5 T5: Power / Torque
  • Volkswagen Passat Variant (B6) 3.2 i V6 24V FSI 4WD: 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
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B6)3.2 i V6 24V FSI 4WD6,250 rpm2,750 rpm6,500 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolvoV50Facelift 20072.5 T5VolkswagenPassat Variant (B6)3.2 i V6 24V FSI 4WD
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.6 s
6.9 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.9 s
7.2 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
23.0 s
24.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Likely limited
243 km/h
151 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.7 s
2.7 s
330 ft
101 m
6.7 s
6.8 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.9 s
10.1 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.6 s
12.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.8 s
15.1 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
163 km/h
101 mph
160 km/h
99 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
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B6)3.2 i V6 24V FSI 4WD
250 hp
186 kW

Volkswagen Passat Variant (B6) 3.2 i V6 24V FSI 4WD has 20 hp more than Volvo V50 Facelift 2007 2.5 T5.

The biggest power difference is between Volvo V50 Facelift 2007 2.5 T5 and Volkswagen Passat Variant (B6) 3.2 i V6 24V FSI 4WD: 20 hp (15 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
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B6)3.2 i V6 24V FSI 4WD
330 Nm
243 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
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B6)3.2 i V6 24V FSI 4WD
1,715 kg
3,781 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
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B6)3.2 i V6 24V FSI 4WD
243 km/h
151 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
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B6)3.2 i V6 24V FSI 4WD7.2 s

Although Volkswagen Passat Variant (B6) 3.2 i V6 24V FSI 4WD has more power, Volvo V50 Facelift 2007 2.5 T5 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volvo V50 Facelift 2007 2.5 T5 and Volkswagen Passat Variant (B6) 3.2 i V6 24V FSI 4WD: 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
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B6)3.2 i V6 24V FSI 4WD
10.0 L/100 km
23.5 mpg US
28.2 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Volvo V50 Facelift 2007 2.5 T5 and Volkswagen Passat Variant (B6) 3.2 i V6 24V FSI 4WD: 1.3 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
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B6)3.2 i V6 24V FSI 4WD
146 hp/t
109 kW/t
6.9 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
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B6)3.2 i V6 24V FSI 4WD
700 km
435 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
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B6)3.2 i V6 24V FSI 4WD
250 hp
186 kW
7.2 s
243 km/h
151 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
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B6)3.2 i V6 24V FSI 4WD
Power
250 hp
186 kW
0-100 km/h7.2 s
Top speed
243 km/h
151 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
588 L
20.8 cu ft
Length
4,774 mm
188.0 in
Height
1,517 mm
59.7 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
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B6)3.2 i V6 24V FSI 4WD
Power
250 hp
186 kW
0-100 km/h7.2 s
Top speed
243 km/h
151 mph
10.0 L/100 km
23.5 mpg US
28.2 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
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B6)3.2 i V6 24V FSI 4WD
10.0 L/100 km
23.5 mpg US
28.2 mpg UK
7.2 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
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B6)3.2 i V6 24V FSI 4WD
146 hp/t
109 kW/t
6.9 kg/hp
10.0 L/100 km
23.5 mpg US
28.2 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolvoV50Facelift 20072.5 T5VolkswagenPassat Variant (B6)3.2 i V6 24V FSI 4WD
Power
230 hp
172 kW
250 hp
186 kW
Torque
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
330 Nm
243 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.9 s
7.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
243 km/h
151 mph
Lightness
1,406 kg
3,100 lb
1,715 kg
3,781 lb
Fuel consumption
8.7 L/100 km
27.0 mpg US
32.5 mpg UK
10.0 L/100 km
23.5 mpg US
28.2 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
588 L
20.8 cu ft
Length
4,774 mm
188.0 in
Height
1,517 mm
59.7 in
Range score
713 km
443 mi
700 km
435 mi
CO2 score
208 g/km
-
Trunk score
417 L
14.7 cu ft
588 L
20.8 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
164 hp/t
122 kW/t
6.1 kg/hp
146 hp/t
109 kW/t
6.9 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.

LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleVolvo V50 Facelift 2007 2.5 T5Volkswagen Passat Variant (B6) 3.2 i V6 24V FSI 4WD
Consumption8.7 L/100 km27 mpg US32.5 mpg UK10 L/100 km23.5 mpg US28.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km15.22 LC100 km17.50 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi24.50 LC100 mi28.16 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,305 L345 US gal287 UK gal1,500 L396 US gal330 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,284 LC/year2,625 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volvo V50 Facelift 2007 2.5 T5

  • Is 309 kg lighter
  • Is 0.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 7 km/h (4 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 1.3 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 18 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 13 km (8 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Smallest trunk

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