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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 (Stage 3)

279 hp2400 ccDieselFWDManualTurbochargedWagon / estate2007-2010
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Volvo V50 · Facelift 2007

2.4 D5 (Stage 2)

243 hp2400 ccDieselFWDManualTurbochargedWagon / estate2007-2010
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Volvo V50 · Facelift 2007

2.4 D5 (Stage 1)

216 hp2400 ccDieselFWDManualTurbochargedWagon / estate2007-2010
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Volvo V50 · Facelift 2007

2.4 D5

180 hp2400 ccDieselFWDManualTurbochargedWagon / estate2007-2010

Comparison overview

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Volvo V50 Facelift 2007 2.4 D5 (Stage 3) 279 hp

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.1 s
  • Fastest top speed
    266 km/h
    165 mph
  • Most powerful
    279 hp
    208 kW
  • Highest torque
    640 Nm
    472 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,453 kg
    3,203 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    192 hp/t
    143 kW/t
    5.2 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    6.3 L/100 km
    37.3 mpg US
    44.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    8.3 L/100 km
    28.3 mpg US
    34.0 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.1 L/100 km
    46.1 mpg US
    55.4 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    952 km
    592 mi
  • Largest trunk
    417 L
  • Best overall score
    73/100
  • Best performance score
    69/100
  • Best economy score
    90/100
  • Best practicality score
    81/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolvoV50Facelift 20072.4 D5 (Stage 3)279 hpVolvoV50Facelift 20072.4 D5 (Stage 2)243 hpVolvoV50Facelift 20072.4 D5 (Stage 1)216 hpVolvoV50Facelift 20072.4 D5180 hp
Power
279hp208kW+99 hp
243hp181kW+63 hp
216hp161kW+36 hp
180hp134kW
Torque
640Nm472lb-ft+240 Nm
560Nm413lb-ft+160 Nm
500Nm369lb-ft+100 Nm
400Nm295lb-ft
Curb weight
1,453kg3,203lb
1,453kg3,203lb
1,453kg3,203lb
1,453kg3,203lb
Gross weight
2,020kg4,453lb
2,020kg4,453lb
2,020kg4,453lb
2,020kg4,453lb
Top speed
266 km/h
165 mph
+41 km/h
253 km/h
157 mph
+28 km/h
243 km/h
151 mph
+18 km/h
225 km/h
140 mph
To 99% top speed
63.3s99% target: 263 km/h / 164 mph-10.9 s
Calculated
67.5s99% target: 250 km/h / 156 mph-6.7 s
Calculated
70.8s99% target: 241 km/h / 149 mph-3.4 s
Calculated
74.2s99% target: 223 km/h / 138 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.1s-1.9 s
6.6s-1.4 s
7.1s-0.9 s
8.0s
0-200 km/h
18.5s-14.8 s
Calculated
21.8s-11.6 s
Calculated
25.1s-8.3 s
Calculated
33.3s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.8s-1.8 s
Calculated
6.3s-1.3 s
Calculated
6.8s-0.8 s
Calculated
7.6s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.3L/100 km37.3mpg US44.8mpg UK
6.3L/100 km37.3mpg US44.8mpg UK
6.3L/100 km37.3mpg US44.8mpg UK
6.3L/100 km37.3mpg US44.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
8.3L/100 km28.3mpg US34.0mpg UK
8.3L/100 km28.3mpg US34.0mpg UK
8.3L/100 km28.3mpg US34.0mpg UK
8.3L/100 km28.3mpg US34.0mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.1L/100 km46.1mpg US55.4mpg UK
5.1L/100 km46.1mpg US55.4mpg UK
5.1L/100 km46.1mpg US55.4mpg UK
5.1L/100 km46.1mpg US55.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.0s-1.8 s
Calculated
14.6s-1.2 s
Calculated
15.0s-0.8 s
Calculated
15.8s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
192hp/t143kW/t87hp/1000 lb
Calculated
167hp/t125kW/t76hp/1000 lb
Calculated
149hp/t111kW/t67hp/1000 lb
Calculated
124hp/t92kW/t56hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
440Nm/t295lb-ft/ton
Calculated
385Nm/t258lb-ft/ton
Calculated
344Nm/t230lb-ft/ton
Calculated
275Nm/t184lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
952km592mi
Calculated
952km592mi
Calculated
952km592mi
Calculated
952km592mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,400cc146cu in
2,400cc146cu in
2,400cc146cu in
2,400cc146cu in
Length
4,522mm178in
4,522mm178in
4,522mm178in
4,522mm178in
Width
1,770mm70in
1,770mm70in
1,770mm70in
1,770mm70in
Height
1,457mm57in
1,457mm57in
1,457mm57in
1,457mm57in
Wheelbase
2,640mm104in
2,640mm104in
2,640mm104in
2,640mm104in
Front track
1,535mm60in
1,535mm60in
1,535mm60in
1,535mm60in
Rear track
1,531mm60in
1,531mm60in
1,531mm60in
1,531mm60in
Trunk volume
417L
417L
417L
417L
Max trunk volume
1,307L
1,307L
1,307L
1,307L
Doors
5
5
5
5
Seats
5
5
5
5
Fuel tank
60L
60L
60L
60L

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 (Stage 3) 279 hpVolvo V50 Facelift 2007 2.4 D5 (Stage 2) 243 hpVolvo V50 Facelift 2007 2.4 D5 (Stage 1) 216 hpVolvo V50 Facelift 2007 2.4 D5 180 hpPowerTorque
  • Volvo V50 Facelift 2007 2.4 D5 (Stage 3) 279 hp: Power / Torque
  • Volvo V50 Facelift 2007 2.4 D5 (Stage 2) 243 hp: Power / Torque
  • Volvo V50 Facelift 2007 2.4 D5 (Stage 1) 216 hp: Power / Torque
  • Volvo V50 Facelift 2007 2.4 D5 180 hp: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolvoV50Facelift 20072.4 D5 (Stage 3)279 hp4,000 rpm2,000-2,750 rpm4,250 rpm
VolvoV50Facelift 20072.4 D5 (Stage 2)243 hp4,000 rpm2,000-2,750 rpm4,250 rpm
VolvoV50Facelift 20072.4 D5 (Stage 1)216 hp4,000 rpm2,000-2,750 rpm4,250 rpm
VolvoV50Facelift 20072.4 D5180 hp4,000 rpm2,000-2,750 rpm4,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolvoV50Facelift 20072.4 D5 (Stage 3)279 hpVolvoV50Facelift 20072.4 D5 (Stage 2)243 hpVolvoV50Facelift 20072.4 D5 (Stage 1)216 hpVolvoV50Facelift 20072.4 D5180 hp
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.8 s
6.3 s
6.8 s
7.6 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.1 s
6.6 s
7.1 s
8.0 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
18.5 s
21.8 s
25.1 s
33.3 s
Top speed
266 km/h
165 mph
253 km/h
157 mph
243 km/h
151 mph
225 km/h
140 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.6 s
2.6 s
2.7 s
2.8 s
330 ft
101 m
6.4 s
6.6 s
6.8 s
7.0 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.4 s
9.7 s
10.0 s
10.4 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.9 s
12.4 s
12.7 s
13.4 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.0 s
14.6 s
15.0 s
15.8 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
174 km/h
108 mph
166 km/h
103 mph
160 km/h
99 mph
150 km/h
93 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Volvo V50 Facelift 2007 2.4 D5 (Stage 3) 279 hp has 99 hp more than Volvo V50 Facelift 2007 2.4 D5 180 hp.

The biggest power difference is between Volvo V50 Facelift 2007 2.4 D5 180 hp and Volvo V50 Facelift 2007 2.4 D5 (Stage 3) 279 hp: 99 hp (74 kW).

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volvo V50 Facelift 2007 2.4 D5 (Stage 3) 279 hp and Volvo V50 Facelift 2007 2.4 D5 180 hp: 1.9 s.

The closest cars by acceleration are Volvo V50 Facelift 2007 2.4 D5 (Stage 2) 243 hp and Volvo V50 Facelift 2007 2.4 D5 (Stage 1) 216 hp, separated by only 0.5 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 (Stage 3)279 hp
6.3 L/100 km
37.3 mpg US
44.8 mpg UK
VolvoV50Facelift 20072.4 D5 (Stage 2)243 hp
6.3 L/100 km
37.3 mpg US
44.8 mpg UK
VolvoV50Facelift 20072.4 D5 (Stage 1)216 hp
6.3 L/100 km
37.3 mpg US
44.8 mpg UK
VolvoV50Facelift 20072.4 D5180 hp
6.3 L/100 km
37.3 mpg US
44.8 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 (Stage 3)279 hp
192 hp/t
143 kW/t
5.2 kg/hp
VolvoV50Facelift 20072.4 D5 (Stage 2)243 hp
167 hp/t
125 kW/t
6.0 kg/hp
VolvoV50Facelift 20072.4 D5 (Stage 1)216 hp
149 hp/t
111 kW/t
6.7 kg/hp
VolvoV50Facelift 20072.4 D5180 hp
124 hp/t
92 kW/t
8.1 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
VolvoV50Facelift 20072.4 D5 (Stage 3)279 hp
279 hp
208 kW
6.1 s
266 km/h
165 mph
VolvoV50Facelift 20072.4 D5 (Stage 2)243 hp
243 hp
181 kW
6.6 s
253 km/h
157 mph
VolvoV50Facelift 20072.4 D5 (Stage 1)216 hp
216 hp
161 kW
7.1 s
243 km/h
151 mph
VolvoV50Facelift 20072.4 D5180 hp
180 hp
134 kW
8.0 s
225 km/h
140 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 (Stage 3)279 hp
Power
279 hp
208 kW
0-100 km/h6.1 s
Top speed
266 km/h
165 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
VolvoV50Facelift 20072.4 D5 (Stage 2)243 hp
Power
243 hp
181 kW
0-100 km/h6.6 s
Top speed
253 km/h
157 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
VolvoV50Facelift 20072.4 D5 (Stage 1)216 hp
Power
216 hp
161 kW
0-100 km/h7.1 s
Top speed
243 km/h
151 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
VolvoV50Facelift 20072.4 D5180 hp
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

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 (Stage 3)279 hp
Power
279 hp
208 kW
0-100 km/h6.1 s
Top speed
266 km/h
165 mph
6.3 L/100 km
37.3 mpg US
44.8 mpg UK
VolvoV50Facelift 20072.4 D5 (Stage 2)243 hp
Power
243 hp
181 kW
0-100 km/h6.6 s
Top speed
253 km/h
157 mph
6.3 L/100 km
37.3 mpg US
44.8 mpg UK
VolvoV50Facelift 20072.4 D5 (Stage 1)216 hp
Power
216 hp
161 kW
0-100 km/h7.1 s
Top speed
243 km/h
151 mph
6.3 L/100 km
37.3 mpg US
44.8 mpg UK
VolvoV50Facelift 20072.4 D5180 hp
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

Volvo V50 Facelift 2007 2.4 D5 (Stage 3) 279 hp 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 (Stage 3)279 hp
6.3 L/100 km
37.3 mpg US
44.8 mpg UK
6.1 s
VolvoV50Facelift 20072.4 D5 (Stage 2)243 hp
6.3 L/100 km
37.3 mpg US
44.8 mpg UK
6.6 s
VolvoV50Facelift 20072.4 D5 (Stage 1)216 hp
6.3 L/100 km
37.3 mpg US
44.8 mpg UK
7.1 s
VolvoV50Facelift 20072.4 D5180 hp
6.3 L/100 km
37.3 mpg US
44.8 mpg UK
8.0 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 (Stage 3)279 hp
192 hp/t
143 kW/t
5.2 kg/hp
6.3 L/100 km
37.3 mpg US
44.8 mpg UK
VolvoV50Facelift 20072.4 D5 (Stage 2)243 hp
167 hp/t
125 kW/t
6.0 kg/hp
6.3 L/100 km
37.3 mpg US
44.8 mpg UK
VolvoV50Facelift 20072.4 D5 (Stage 1)216 hp
149 hp/t
111 kW/t
6.7 kg/hp
6.3 L/100 km
37.3 mpg US
44.8 mpg UK
VolvoV50Facelift 20072.4 D5180 hp
124 hp/t
92 kW/t
8.1 kg/hp
6.3 L/100 km
37.3 mpg US
44.8 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolvoV50Facelift 20072.4 D5 (Stage 3)279 hpVolvoV50Facelift 20072.4 D5 (Stage 2)243 hpVolvoV50Facelift 20072.4 D5 (Stage 1)216 hpVolvoV50Facelift 20072.4 D5180 hp
Power
279 hp
208 kW
243 hp
181 kW
216 hp
161 kW
180 hp
134 kW
Torque
640 Nm
472 lb-ft
560 Nm
413 lb-ft
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.1 s
6.6 s
7.1 s
8.0 s
Top speed
266 km/h
165 mph
253 km/h
157 mph
243 km/h
151 mph
225 km/h
140 mph
Lightness
1,453 kg
3,203 lb
1,453 kg
3,203 lb
1,453 kg
3,203 lb
1,453 kg
3,203 lb
Fuel consumption
6.3 L/100 km
37.3 mpg US
44.8 mpg UK
6.3 L/100 km
37.3 mpg US
44.8 mpg UK
6.3 L/100 km
37.3 mpg US
44.8 mpg UK
6.3 L/100 km
37.3 mpg US
44.8 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
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
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
417 L
14.7 cu ft
Length
4,522 mm
178.0 in
Height
1,457 mm
57.4 in
Range score
952 km
592 mi
952 km
592 mi
952 km
592 mi
952 km
592 mi
Trunk score
417 L
14.7 cu ft
417 L
14.7 cu ft
417 L
14.7 cu ft
417 L
14.7 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
192 hp/t
143 kW/t
5.2 kg/hp
167 hp/t
125 kW/t
6.0 kg/hp
149 hp/t
111 kW/t
6.7 kg/hp
124 hp/t
92 kW/t
8.1 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleVolvo V50 Facelift 2007 2.4 D5 (Stage 3) 279 hpVolvo V50 Facelift 2007 2.4 D5 (Stage 2) 243 hpVolvo V50 Facelift 2007 2.4 D5 (Stage 1) 216 hpVolvo V50 Facelift 2007 2.4 D5 180 hp
Consumption6.3 L/100 km37.3 mpg US44.8 mpg UK6.3 L/100 km37.3 mpg US44.8 mpg UK6.3 L/100 km37.3 mpg US44.8 mpg UK6.3 L/100 km37.3 mpg US44.8 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km11.03 LC100 km11.03 LC100 km11.03 LC100 km11.03 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi17.74 LC100 mi17.74 LC100 mi17.74 LC100 mi17.74 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used945 L250 US gal208 UK gal945 L250 US gal208 UK gal945 L250 US gal208 UK gal945 L250 US gal208 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,654 LC/year1,654 LC/year1,654 LC/year1,654 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volvo V50 Facelift 2007 2.4 D5 (Stage 3) 279 hp

  • Has 36 hp more
  • Has 80 Nm more
  • Is 0.6 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 13 km/h (8 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 25 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

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