Car comparison

Volvo V70 II R 2.5i V20vsVolvo V50 2.5 T5

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

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Volvo V70 II

R 2.5i V20

300 hp2521 ccGasolineAWDManualTurbochargedWagon / estate2003-2004
VS

Volvo V50

2.5 T5

220 hp2521 ccGasolineAWDManualTurbochargedWagon / estate2004-2007

Comparison overview

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Volvo V70 II R 2.5i V20

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.9 s
  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    300 hp
    224 kW
  • Highest torque
    400 Nm
    295 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    180 hp/t
    134 kW/t
    5.6 kg/hp
  • Largest trunk
    485 L
  • Best overall score
    70/100
  • Best performance score
    64/100
  • Best practicality score
    83/100

Volvo V50 2.5 T5

  • Lightest
    1,480 kg
    3,263 lb
  • 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
  • Best economy score
    81/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolvoV70 IIR 2.5i V20VolvoV502.5 T5
Power
300hp224kW
220hp164kW
Torque
400Nm295lb-ft
320Nm236lb-ft
Curb weight
1,665kg3,671lb
1,480kg3,263lb
Gross weight-
2,020kg4,453lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
61.8s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
70.7s99% target: 238 km/h / 148 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.9s
7.2s
0-200 km/h
18.7s
Calculated
25.9s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.6s
Calculated
6.9s
Calculated
Fuel consumption-
9.6L/100 km24.5mpg US29.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
14.9L/100 km15.8mpg US19.0mpg UK
13.6L/100 km17.3mpg US20.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
8.6L/100 km27.4mpg US32.8mpg UK
7.3L/100 km32.2mpg US38.7mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.9s
Calculated
15.1s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
180hp/t134kW/t82hp/1000 lb
Calculated
149hp/t111kW/t67hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
240Nm/t161lb-ft/ton
Calculated
216Nm/t145lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range-
604km375mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,521cc154cu in
2,521cc154cu in
Length
4,710mm185in
4,514mm178in
Width
1,804mm71in
1,770mm70in
Height
1,428mm56in
1,452mm57in
Wheelbase
2,715mm107in
2,640mm104in
Front track
1,557mm61in
1,535mm60in
Rear track
1,542mm61in
1,531mm60in
Trunk volume
485L
417L
Max trunk volume
1,641L
1,307L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
70L
58L
CO2 emissions-
229g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Volvo V70 II R 2.5i V20Volvo V50 2.5 T5PowerTorque
  • Volvo V70 II R 2.5i V20: Power / Torque
  • Volvo V50 2.5 T5: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolvoV70 IIR 2.5i V205,200 rpm1,950 rpm5,450 rpm
VolvoV502.5 T55,000 rpm1,500-4,800 rpm5,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolvoV70 IIR 2.5i V20VolvoV502.5 T5
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.6 s
6.9 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.9 s
7.2 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
18.7 s
25.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.7 s
330 ft
101 m
6.3 s
6.8 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.2 s
10.0 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.8 s
12.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.9 s
15.1 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
174 km/h
108 mph
159 km/h
99 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoV70 IIR 2.5i V20
300 hp
224 kW
VolvoV502.5 T5
220 hp
164 kW

Volvo V70 II R 2.5i V20 has 80 hp more than Volvo V50 2.5 T5.

The biggest power difference is between Volvo V50 2.5 T5 and Volvo V70 II R 2.5i V20: 80 hp (60 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoV70 IIR 2.5i V20
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
VolvoV502.5 T5
320 Nm
236 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoV70 IIR 2.5i V20
1,665 kg
3,671 lb
VolvoV502.5 T5
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
VolvoV70 IIR 2.5i V20
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
VolvoV502.5 T5
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
VolvoV70 IIR 2.5i V205.9 s
VolvoV502.5 T57.2 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volvo V70 II R 2.5i V20 and Volvo V50 2.5 T5: 1.3 s.

Power-to-weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoV70 IIR 2.5i V20
180 hp/t
134 kW/t
5.5 kg/hp
VolvoV502.5 T5
149 hp/t
111 kW/t
6.7 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
VolvoV70 IIR 2.5i V20
300 hp
224 kW
5.9 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
VolvoV502.5 T5
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
VolvoV70 IIR 2.5i V20
Power
300 hp
224 kW
0-100 km/h5.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
485 L
17.1 cu ft
Length
4,710 mm
185.4 in
Height
1,428 mm
56.2 in
VolvoV502.5 T5
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

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolvoV70 IIR 2.5i V20VolvoV502.5 T5
Power
300 hp
224 kW
220 hp
164 kW
Torque
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.9 s
7.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Lightness
1,665 kg
3,671 lb
1,480 kg
3,263 lb
Fuel consumption
-
9.6 L/100 km
24.5 mpg US
29.4 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
485 L
17.1 cu ft
Length
4,710 mm
185.4 in
Height
1,428 mm
56.2 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
CO2 score
-
229 g/km
Trunk score
485 L
17.1 cu ft
417 L
14.7 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
180 hp/t
134 kW/t
5.6 kg/hp
149 hp/t
111 kW/t
6.7 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
Consumption9.6 L/100 km24.5 mpg US29.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km16.80 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi27.04 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,440 L380 US gal317 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,520 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volvo V70 II R 2.5i V20

  • Has 80 hp more
  • Has 80 Nm more
  • Is 1.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 20 km/h (12 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 32 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 68 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Heaviest

Volvo V50 2.5 T5

  • Is 185 kg lighter

Pros

  • Lightest

Cons

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

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