Car comparison

Volvo V50 2.5 T5 · Stage 3vsVolvo V50 2.5 T5 · Stage 2vsVolvo V50 2.5 T5 · Stage 1vsVolvo V50 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 (Stage 3)

330 hp2521 ccGasolineAWDManualTurbochargedWagon / estate2004-2007
VS

Volvo V50

2.5 T5 (Stage 2)

286 hp2521 ccGasolineAWDManualTurbochargedWagon / estate2004-2007
VS

Volvo V50

2.5 T5 (Stage 1)

260 hp2521 ccGasolineAWDManualTurbochargedWagon / estate2004-2007
VS

Volvo V50

2.5 T5

220 hp2521 ccGasolineAWDManualTurbochargedWagon / estate2004-2007

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Volvo V50 2.5 T5 (Stage 3) 330 hp

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.6 s
  • Fastest top speed
    269 km/h
    167 mph
  • Most powerful
    330 hp
    246 kW
  • Highest torque
    496 Nm
    366 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,480 kg
    3,263 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    223 hp/t
    166 kW/t
    4.5 kg/hp
  • 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 highway consumption
    7.3 L/100 km
    32.2 mpg US
    38.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    229 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    604 km
    375 mi
  • Largest trunk
    417 L
  • Best overall score
    74/100
  • Best performance score
    70/100
  • Best economy score
    81/100
  • Best practicality score
    81/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolvoV502.5 T5 (Stage 3)330 hpVolvoV502.5 T5 (Stage 2)286 hpVolvoV502.5 T5 (Stage 1)260 hpVolvoV502.5 T5220 hp
Power
330hp246kW+110 hp
286hp213kW+66 hp
260hp194kW+40 hp
220hp164kW
Torque
496Nm366lb-ft+176 Nm
432Nm319lb-ft+112 Nm
390Nm288lb-ft+70 Nm
320Nm236lb-ft
Curb weight
1,480kg3,263lb
1,480kg3,263lb
1,480kg3,263lb
1,480kg3,263lb
Gross weight
2,020kg4,453lb
2,020kg4,453lb
2,020kg4,453lb
2,020kg4,453lb
Top speed
269 km/h
167 mph
+29 km/h
258 km/h
160 mph
+18 km/h
251 km/h
156 mph
+11 km/h
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
56.4s99% target: 266 km/h / 165 mph-14.3 s
Calculated
61.4s99% target: 255 km/h / 159 mph-9.3 s
Calculated
64.8s99% target: 248 km/h / 154 mph-5.9 s
Calculated
70.7s99% target: 238 km/h / 148 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.6s-1.6 s
6.1s-1.1 s
6.5s-0.7 s
7.2s
0-200 km/h
16.5s-9.4 s
Calculated
19.2s-6.6 s
Calculated
21.4s-4.5 s
Calculated
25.9s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.4s-1.5 s
Calculated
5.8s-1.0 s
Calculated
6.2s-0.7 s
Calculated
6.9s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
9.6L/100 km24.5mpg US29.4mpg UK
9.6L/100 km24.5mpg US29.4mpg UK
9.6L/100 km24.5mpg US29.4mpg UK
9.6L/100 km24.5mpg US29.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
13.6L/100 km17.3mpg US20.8mpg UK
13.6L/100 km17.3mpg US20.8mpg UK
13.6L/100 km17.3mpg US20.8mpg UK
13.6L/100 km17.3mpg US20.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7.3L/100 km32.2mpg US38.7mpg UK
7.3L/100 km32.2mpg US38.7mpg UK
7.3L/100 km32.2mpg US38.7mpg UK
7.3L/100 km32.2mpg US38.7mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.5s-1.6 s
Calculated
14.1s-1.0 s
Calculated
14.4s-0.7 s
Calculated
15.1s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
223hp/t166kW/t101hp/1000 lb
Calculated
193hp/t144kW/t88hp/1000 lb
Calculated
175hp/t131kW/t80hp/1000 lb
Calculated
149hp/t111kW/t67hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
335Nm/t224lb-ft/ton
Calculated
292Nm/t195lb-ft/ton
Calculated
264Nm/t176lb-ft/ton
Calculated
216Nm/t145lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
604km375mi
Calculated
604km375mi
Calculated
604km375mi
Calculated
604km375mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,521cc154cu in
2,521cc154cu in
2,521cc154cu in
2,521cc154cu in
Length
4,514mm178in
4,514mm178in
4,514mm178in
4,514mm178in
Width
1,770mm70in
1,770mm70in
1,770mm70in
1,770mm70in
Height
1,452mm57in
1,452mm57in
1,452mm57in
1,452mm57in
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
58L
58L
58L
58L
CO2 emissions
229g/km
229g/km
229g/km
229g/km

Performance charts

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

Dyno simulation

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

Volvo V50 2.5 T5 (Stage 3) 330 hpVolvo V50 2.5 T5 (Stage 2) 286 hpVolvo V50 2.5 T5 (Stage 1) 260 hpVolvo V50 2.5 T5 220 hpPowerTorque
  • Volvo V50 2.5 T5 (Stage 3) 330 hp: Power / Torque
  • Volvo V50 2.5 T5 (Stage 2) 286 hp: Power / Torque
  • Volvo V50 2.5 T5 (Stage 1) 260 hp: Power / Torque
  • Volvo V50 2.5 T5 220 hp: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolvoV502.5 T5 (Stage 3)330 hp5,000 rpm1,500-4,800 rpm5,250 rpm
VolvoV502.5 T5 (Stage 2)286 hp5,000 rpm1,500-4,800 rpm5,250 rpm
VolvoV502.5 T5 (Stage 1)260 hp5,000 rpm1,500-4,800 rpm5,250 rpm
VolvoV502.5 T5220 hp5,000 rpm1,500-4,800 rpm5,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolvoV502.5 T5 (Stage 3)330 hpVolvoV502.5 T5 (Stage 2)286 hpVolvoV502.5 T5 (Stage 1)260 hpVolvoV502.5 T5220 hp
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.4 s
5.8 s
6.2 s
6.9 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.6 s
6.1 s
6.5 s
7.2 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
16.5 s
19.2 s
21.4 s
25.9 s
Top speed
269 km/h
167 mph
258 km/h
160 mph
251 km/h
156 mph
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.6 s
2.6 s
2.7 s
330 ft
101 m
6.2 s
6.4 s
6.5 s
6.8 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.0 s
9.4 s
9.6 s
10.0 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.5 s
11.9 s
12.3 s
12.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.5 s
14.1 s
14.4 s
15.1 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
181 km/h
112 mph
172 km/h
107 mph
167 km/h
104 mph
159 km/h
99 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoV502.5 T5 (Stage 3)330 hp
330 hp
246 kW
VolvoV502.5 T5 (Stage 2)286 hp
286 hp
213 kW
VolvoV502.5 T5 (Stage 1)260 hp
260 hp
194 kW
VolvoV502.5 T5220 hp
220 hp
164 kW

Volvo V50 2.5 T5 (Stage 3) 330 hp has 110 hp more than Volvo V50 2.5 T5 220 hp.

The biggest power difference is between Volvo V50 2.5 T5 220 hp and Volvo V50 2.5 T5 (Stage 3) 330 hp: 110 hp (82 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoV502.5 T5 (Stage 3)330 hp
496 Nm
366 lb-ft
VolvoV502.5 T5 (Stage 2)286 hp
432 Nm
319 lb-ft
VolvoV502.5 T5 (Stage 1)260 hp
390 Nm
288 lb-ft
VolvoV502.5 T5220 hp
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 T5 (Stage 3)330 hp
1,480 kg
3,263 lb
VolvoV502.5 T5 (Stage 2)286 hp
1,480 kg
3,263 lb
VolvoV502.5 T5 (Stage 1)260 hp
1,480 kg
3,263 lb
VolvoV502.5 T5220 hp
1,480 kg
3,263 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 T5 (Stage 3)330 hp
269 km/h
167 mph
VolvoV502.5 T5 (Stage 2)286 hp
258 km/h
160 mph
VolvoV502.5 T5 (Stage 1)260 hp
251 km/h
156 mph
VolvoV502.5 T5220 hp
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoV502.5 T5 (Stage 3)330 hp5.6 s
VolvoV502.5 T5 (Stage 2)286 hp6.1 s
VolvoV502.5 T5 (Stage 1)260 hp6.5 s
VolvoV502.5 T5220 hp7.2 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volvo V50 2.5 T5 (Stage 3) 330 hp and Volvo V50 2.5 T5 220 hp: 1.6 s.

The closest cars by acceleration are Volvo V50 2.5 T5 (Stage 2) 286 hp and Volvo V50 2.5 T5 (Stage 1) 260 hp, separated by only 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 T5 (Stage 3)330 hp
9.6 L/100 km
24.5 mpg US
29.4 mpg UK
VolvoV502.5 T5 (Stage 2)286 hp
9.6 L/100 km
24.5 mpg US
29.4 mpg UK
VolvoV502.5 T5 (Stage 1)260 hp
9.6 L/100 km
24.5 mpg US
29.4 mpg UK
VolvoV502.5 T5220 hp
9.6 L/100 km
24.5 mpg US
29.4 mpg UK

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoV502.5 T5 (Stage 3)330 hp
223 hp/t
166 kW/t
4.5 kg/hp
VolvoV502.5 T5 (Stage 2)286 hp
193 hp/t
144 kW/t
5.2 kg/hp
VolvoV502.5 T5 (Stage 1)260 hp
175 hp/t
131 kW/t
5.7 kg/hp
VolvoV502.5 T5220 hp
149 hp/t
111 kW/t
6.7 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoV502.5 T5 (Stage 3)330 hp
604 km
375 mi
VolvoV502.5 T5 (Stage 2)286 hp
604 km
375 mi
VolvoV502.5 T5 (Stage 1)260 hp
604 km
375 mi
VolvoV502.5 T5220 hp
604 km
375 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
VolvoV502.5 T5 (Stage 3)330 hp
330 hp
246 kW
5.6 s
269 km/h
167 mph
VolvoV502.5 T5 (Stage 2)286 hp
286 hp
213 kW
6.1 s
258 km/h
160 mph
VolvoV502.5 T5 (Stage 1)260 hp
260 hp
194 kW
6.5 s
251 km/h
156 mph
VolvoV502.5 T5220 hp
220 hp
164 kW
7.2 s
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 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 T5 (Stage 3)330 hp
Power
330 hp
246 kW
0-100 km/h5.6 s
Top speed
269 km/h
167 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
VolvoV502.5 T5 (Stage 2)286 hp
Power
286 hp
213 kW
0-100 km/h6.1 s
Top speed
258 km/h
160 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
VolvoV502.5 T5 (Stage 1)260 hp
Power
260 hp
194 kW
0-100 km/h6.5 s
Top speed
251 km/h
156 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
VolvoV502.5 T5220 hp
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

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 T5 (Stage 3)330 hp
Power
330 hp
246 kW
0-100 km/h5.6 s
Top speed
269 km/h
167 mph
9.6 L/100 km
24.5 mpg US
29.4 mpg UK
VolvoV502.5 T5 (Stage 2)286 hp
Power
286 hp
213 kW
0-100 km/h6.1 s
Top speed
258 km/h
160 mph
9.6 L/100 km
24.5 mpg US
29.4 mpg UK
VolvoV502.5 T5 (Stage 1)260 hp
Power
260 hp
194 kW
0-100 km/h6.5 s
Top speed
251 km/h
156 mph
9.6 L/100 km
24.5 mpg US
29.4 mpg UK
VolvoV502.5 T5220 hp
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

Volvo V50 2.5 T5 (Stage 3) 330 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
VolvoV502.5 T5 (Stage 3)330 hp
9.6 L/100 km
24.5 mpg US
29.4 mpg UK
5.6 s
VolvoV502.5 T5 (Stage 2)286 hp
9.6 L/100 km
24.5 mpg US
29.4 mpg UK
6.1 s
VolvoV502.5 T5 (Stage 1)260 hp
9.6 L/100 km
24.5 mpg US
29.4 mpg UK
6.5 s
VolvoV502.5 T5220 hp
9.6 L/100 km
24.5 mpg US
29.4 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
VolvoV502.5 T5 (Stage 3)330 hp
223 hp/t
166 kW/t
4.5 kg/hp
9.6 L/100 km
24.5 mpg US
29.4 mpg UK
VolvoV502.5 T5 (Stage 2)286 hp
193 hp/t
144 kW/t
5.2 kg/hp
9.6 L/100 km
24.5 mpg US
29.4 mpg UK
VolvoV502.5 T5 (Stage 1)260 hp
175 hp/t
131 kW/t
5.7 kg/hp
9.6 L/100 km
24.5 mpg US
29.4 mpg UK
VolvoV502.5 T5220 hp
149 hp/t
111 kW/t
6.7 kg/hp
9.6 L/100 km
24.5 mpg US
29.4 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolvoV502.5 T5 (Stage 3)330 hpVolvoV502.5 T5 (Stage 2)286 hpVolvoV502.5 T5 (Stage 1)260 hpVolvoV502.5 T5220 hp
Power
330 hp
246 kW
286 hp
213 kW
260 hp
194 kW
220 hp
164 kW
Torque
496 Nm
366 lb-ft
432 Nm
319 lb-ft
390 Nm
288 lb-ft
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.6 s
6.1 s
6.5 s
7.2 s
Top speed
269 km/h
167 mph
258 km/h
160 mph
251 km/h
156 mph
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Lightness
1,480 kg
3,263 lb
1,480 kg
3,263 lb
1,480 kg
3,263 lb
1,480 kg
3,263 lb
Fuel consumption
9.6 L/100 km
24.5 mpg US
29.4 mpg UK
9.6 L/100 km
24.5 mpg US
29.4 mpg UK
9.6 L/100 km
24.5 mpg US
29.4 mpg UK
9.6 L/100 km
24.5 mpg US
29.4 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
4,514 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
4,514 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
4,514 mm
177.7 in
Height
1,452 mm
57.2 in
Range score
604 km
375 mi
604 km
375 mi
604 km
375 mi
604 km
375 mi
CO2 score
229 g/km
229 g/km
229 g/km
229 g/km
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
223 hp/t
166 kW/t
4.5 kg/hp
193 hp/t
144 kW/t
5.2 kg/hp
175 hp/t
131 kW/t
5.7 kg/hp
149 hp/t
111 kW/t
6.7 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score
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 (Stage 3) 330 hpVolvo V50 2.5 T5 (Stage 2) 286 hpVolvo V50 2.5 T5 (Stage 1) 260 hpVolvo V50 2.5 T5 220 hp
Consumption9.6 L/100 km24.5 mpg US29.4 mpg UK9.6 L/100 km24.5 mpg US29.4 mpg UK9.6 L/100 km24.5 mpg US29.4 mpg UK9.6 L/100 km24.5 mpg US29.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km16.80 LC100 km16.80 LC100 km16.80 LC100 km16.80 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi27.04 LC100 mi27.04 LC100 mi27.04 LC100 mi27.04 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,440 L380 US gal317 UK gal1,440 L380 US gal317 UK gal1,440 L380 US gal317 UK gal1,440 L380 US gal317 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,520 LC/year2,520 LC/year2,520 LC/year2,520 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volvo V50 2.5 T5 (Stage 3) 330 hp

  • Has 44 hp more
  • Has 64 Nm more
  • Is 0.5 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 11 km/h (7 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 30 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

Cons

  • Highest CO2 emissions

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