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Volvo V50 2.5 T5vsVolvo V50 · Facelift 2007 2.5 T5

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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Volvo V50

2.5 T5

220 hp2521 ccGasolineAWDManualTurbochargedWagon / estate2004-2007
VS

Volvo V50 · Facelift 2007

2.5 T5

230 hp2521 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedWagon / estate2007-2012

Comparison overview

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Volvo V50 2.5 T5 Manual

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.2 s
  • Fastest top speed
    240 km/h
    149 mph Unrestricted
    230 km/h
    143 mph Restricted
  • Highest torque
    320 Nm
    236 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,480 kg
    3,263 lb
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    9.6 L/100 km
    24.5 mpg US
    29.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    13.6 L/100 km
    17.3 mpg US
    20.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    229 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    604 km
    375 mi
  • Largest trunk
    417 L
  • Best overall score
    63/100
  • Best performance score
    54/100
  • Best economy score
    81/100
  • Best practicality score
    81/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolvoV502.5 T5ManualVolvoV50Facelift 20072.5 T5Automatic
Power
220hp164kW
230hp172kW
Torque
320Nm236lb-ft
320Nm236lb-ft
Curb weight
1,480kg3,263lb
1,492kg3,289lb
Gross weight
2,020kg4,453lb
2,050kg4,519lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
70.7s99% target: 238 km/h / 148 mph
Calculated
71.4s99% target: 233 km/h / 145 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.2s
7.6s
0-200 km/h
25.9s
Calculated
28.0s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.9s
Calculated
7.2s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
9.6L/100 km24.5mpg US29.4mpg UK
10.1L/100 km23.3mpg US28.0mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
13.6L/100 km17.3mpg US20.8mpg UK
14.3L/100 km16.4mpg US19.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7.3L/100 km32.2mpg US38.7mpg UK
7.2L/100 km32.7mpg US39.2mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.1s
Calculated
15.4s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
149hp/t111kW/t67hp/1000 lb
Calculated
154hp/t115kW/t70hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
216Nm/t145lb-ft/ton
Calculated
214Nm/t144lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
604km375mi
Calculated
574km357mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,521cc154cu in
2,521cc154cu in
Length
4,514mm178in
4,522mm178in
Width
1,770mm70in
1,770mm70in
Height
1,452mm57in
1,457mm57in
Wheelbase
2,640mm104in
2,640mm104in
Front track
1,535mm60in
1,535mm60in
Rear track
1,531mm60in
1,531mm60in
Trunk volume
417L
417L
Max trunk volume
1,307L
1,307L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
58L
58L
CO2 emissions
229g/km
241g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

Volvo V50 2.5 T5 ManualVolvo V50 Facelift 2007 2.5 T5 AutomaticPowerTorque
  • Volvo V50 2.5 T5 Manual: Power / Torque
  • Volvo V50 Facelift 2007 2.5 T5 Automatic: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolvoV502.5 T5Manual5,000 rpm1,500-4,800 rpm5,250 rpm
VolvoV50Facelift 20072.5 T5Automatic5,000 rpm1,500-5,000 rpm5,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolvoV502.5 T5ManualVolvoV50Facelift 20072.5 T5Automatic
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.9 s
7.2 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.2 s
7.6 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
25.9 s
28.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Likely limited
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
Likely limited
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
10.0 s
10.3 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.8 s
13.1 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.1 s
15.4 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
159 km/h
99 mph
155 km/h
97 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoV502.5 T5Manual
220 hp
164 kW
VolvoV50Facelift 20072.5 T5Automatic
230 hp
172 kW

Volvo V50 Facelift 2007 2.5 T5 Automatic has 10 hp more than Volvo V50 2.5 T5 Manual.

The biggest power difference is between Volvo V50 2.5 T5 Manual and Volvo V50 Facelift 2007 2.5 T5 Automatic: 10 hp (7 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoV502.5 T5Manual
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
VolvoV50Facelift 20072.5 T5Automatic
320 Nm
236 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoV502.5 T5Manual
1,480 kg
3,263 lb
VolvoV50Facelift 20072.5 T5Automatic
1,492 kg
3,289 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoV502.5 T5Manual
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
VolvoV50Facelift 20072.5 T5Automatic
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoV502.5 T5Manual7.2 s
VolvoV50Facelift 20072.5 T5Automatic7.6 s

Although Volvo V50 Facelift 2007 2.5 T5 Automatic has more power, Volvo V50 2.5 T5 Manual is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volvo V50 2.5 T5 Manual and Volvo V50 Facelift 2007 2.5 T5 Automatic: 0.4 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoV502.5 T5Manual
9.6 L/100 km
24.5 mpg US
29.4 mpg UK
VolvoV50Facelift 20072.5 T5Automatic
10.1 L/100 km
23.3 mpg US
28.0 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Volvo V50 2.5 T5 Manual and Volvo V50 Facelift 2007 2.5 T5 Automatic: 0.5 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
VolvoV502.5 T5Manual
149 hp/t
111 kW/t
6.7 kg/hp
VolvoV50Facelift 20072.5 T5Automatic
154 hp/t
115 kW/t
6.5 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoV502.5 T5Manual
604 km
375 mi
VolvoV50Facelift 20072.5 T5Automatic
574 km
357 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
VolvoV502.5 T5Manual
220 hp
164 kW
7.2 s
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
VolvoV50Facelift 20072.5 T5Automatic
230 hp
172 kW
7.6 s
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 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
VolvoV502.5 T5Manual
Power
220 hp
164 kW
0-100 km/h7.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
417 L
14.7 cu ft
Length
4,514 mm
177.7 in
Height
1,452 mm
57.2 in
VolvoV50Facelift 20072.5 T5Automatic
Power
230 hp
172 kW
0-100 km/h7.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 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
VolvoV502.5 T5Manual
Power
220 hp
164 kW
0-100 km/h7.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
9.6 L/100 km
24.5 mpg US
29.4 mpg UK
VolvoV50Facelift 20072.5 T5Automatic
Power
230 hp
172 kW
0-100 km/h7.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
10.1 L/100 km
23.3 mpg US
28.0 mpg UK

Volvo V50 2.5 T5 Manual 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
VolvoV502.5 T5Manual
9.6 L/100 km
24.5 mpg US
29.4 mpg UK
7.2 s
VolvoV50Facelift 20072.5 T5Automatic
10.1 L/100 km
23.3 mpg US
28.0 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
VolvoV502.5 T5Manual
149 hp/t
111 kW/t
6.7 kg/hp
9.6 L/100 km
24.5 mpg US
29.4 mpg UK
VolvoV50Facelift 20072.5 T5Automatic
154 hp/t
115 kW/t
6.5 kg/hp
10.1 L/100 km
23.3 mpg US
28.0 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolvoV502.5 T5ManualVolvoV50Facelift 20072.5 T5Automatic
Power
220 hp
164 kW
230 hp
172 kW
Torque
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.2 s
7.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
Lightness
1,480 kg
3,263 lb
1,492 kg
3,289 lb
Fuel consumption
9.6 L/100 km
24.5 mpg US
29.4 mpg UK
10.1 L/100 km
23.3 mpg US
28.0 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
417 L
14.7 cu ft
Length
4,514 mm
177.7 in
Height
1,452 mm
57.2 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
604 km
375 mi
574 km
357 mi
CO2 score
229 g/km
241 g/km
Trunk score
417 L
14.7 cu ft
417 L
14.7 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
149 hp/t
111 kW/t
6.7 kg/hp
154 hp/t
115 kW/t
6.5 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 2.5 T5 ManualVolvo V50 Facelift 2007 2.5 T5 Automatic
Consumption9.6 L/100 km24.5 mpg US29.4 mpg UK10.1 L/100 km23.3 mpg US28 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km16.80 LC100 km17.68 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi27.04 LC100 mi28.45 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,440 L380 US gal317 UK gal1,515 L400 US gal333 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,520 LC/year2,651 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volvo V50 2.5 T5 Manual

  • Is 12 kg lighter
  • Is 0.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 5 km/h (3 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 0.5 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 30 km (19 mi) more estimated range
  • Emits 12 g/km less CO2

Pros

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

Cons

  • Lowest power

Volvo V50 Facelift 2007 2.5 T5 Automatic

  • Has 10 hp more
  • Has 6 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed
  • Highest CO2 emissions

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