Car comparison

Volvo V70 III 2.0 T5vsVolvo V50 2.5 T5

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

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Volvo V70 III

2.0 T5

240 hp1999 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedWagon / estate2011-2013
VS

Volvo V50

2.5 T5

220 hp2521 ccGasolineAWDManualTurbochargedWagon / estate2004-2007

Comparison overview

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Volvo V70 III 2.0 T5

  • Fastest top speed
    250 km/h
    155 mph Unrestricted
    240 km/h
    149 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    240 hp
    179 kW
  • Highest torque
    320 Nm
    236 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    153 hp/t
    114 kW/t
    6.5 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    8.1 L/100 km
    29.0 mpg US
    34.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    189 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    864 km
    537 mi
  • Largest trunk
    575 L
  • Best overall score
    65/100
  • Best performance score
    54/100
  • Best economy score
    85/100
  • Best practicality score
    87/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolvoV70 III2.0 T5VolvoV502.5 T5
Power
240hp179kW
220hp164kW
Torque
320Nm236lb-ft
320Nm236lb-ft
Curb weight
1,567kg3,455lb
1,480kg3,263lb
Gross weight
2,180kg4,806lb
2,020kg4,453lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
80.7s99% target: 248 km/h / 154 mph
Calculated
70.7s99% target: 238 km/h / 148 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.7s
7.2s
0-200 km/h
26.2s
Calculated
25.9s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.3s
Calculated
6.9s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
8.1L/100 km29mpg US34.9mpg UK
9.6L/100 km24.5mpg US29.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption city-
13.6L/100 km17.3mpg US20.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway-
7.3L/100 km32.2mpg US38.7mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.5s
Calculated
15.1s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
153hp/t114kW/t69hp/1000 lb
Calculated
149hp/t111kW/t67hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
204Nm/t137lb-ft/ton
Calculated
216Nm/t145lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
864km537mi
Calculated
604km375mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,999cc122cu in
2,521cc154cu in
Length
4,823mm190in
4,514mm178in
Width-
1,770mm70in
Height
1,547mm61in
1,452mm57in
Wheelbase
2,816mm111in
2,640mm104in
Front track
1,588mm63in
1,535mm60in
Rear track
1,586mm62in
1,531mm60in
Ground clearance
151mm6in
-
Trunk volume
575L
417L
Max trunk volume-
1,307L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
70L
58L
CO2 emissions
189g/km
229g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Volvo V70 III 2.0 T5Volvo V50 2.5 T5PowerTorque
  • Volvo V70 III 2.0 T5: Power / Torque
  • Volvo V50 2.5 T5: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolvoV70 III2.0 T55,500 rpm1,800-4,980 rpm6,500 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 III2.0 T5VolvoV502.5 T5
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.3 s
6.9 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.7 s
7.2 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
26.2 s
25.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Likely limited
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.8 s
2.7 s
330 ft
101 m
7.0 s
6.8 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.3 s
10.0 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.1 s
12.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.5 s
15.1 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
156 km/h
97 mph
159 km/h
99 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoV70 III2.0 T5
240 hp
179 kW
VolvoV502.5 T5
220 hp
164 kW

Volvo V70 III 2.0 T5 has 20 hp more than Volvo V50 2.5 T5.

The biggest power difference is between Volvo V50 2.5 T5 and Volvo V70 III 2.0 T5: 20 hp (15 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoV70 III2.0 T5
320 Nm
236 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 III2.0 T5
1,567 kg
3,455 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 III2.0 T5
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 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 III2.0 T57.7 s
VolvoV502.5 T57.2 s

Although Volvo V70 III 2.0 T5 has more power, Volvo V50 2.5 T5 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volvo V50 2.5 T5 and Volvo V70 III 2.0 T5: 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
VolvoV70 III2.0 T5
8.1 L/100 km
29.0 mpg US
34.9 mpg UK
VolvoV502.5 T5
9.6 L/100 km
24.5 mpg US
29.4 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Volvo V70 III 2.0 T5 and Volvo V50 2.5 T5: 1.5 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
VolvoV70 III2.0 T5
153 hp/t
114 kW/t
6.5 kg/hp
VolvoV502.5 T5
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
VolvoV70 III2.0 T5
864 km
537 mi
VolvoV502.5 T5
604 km
375 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
VolvoV70 III2.0 T5
240 hp
179 kW
7.7 s
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 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 III2.0 T5
Power
240 hp
179 kW
0-100 km/h7.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
575 L
20.3 cu ft
Length
4,823 mm
189.9 in
Height
1,547 mm
60.9 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

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
VolvoV70 III2.0 T5
Power
240 hp
179 kW
0-100 km/h7.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
8.1 L/100 km
29.0 mpg US
34.9 mpg UK
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
9.6 L/100 km
24.5 mpg US
29.4 mpg UK

Volvo V70 III 2.0 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
VolvoV70 III2.0 T5
8.1 L/100 km
29.0 mpg US
34.9 mpg UK
7.7 s
VolvoV502.5 T5
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
VolvoV70 III2.0 T5
153 hp/t
114 kW/t
6.5 kg/hp
8.1 L/100 km
29.0 mpg US
34.9 mpg UK
VolvoV502.5 T5
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
VehicleVolvoV70 III2.0 T5VolvoV502.5 T5
Power
240 hp
179 kW
220 hp
164 kW
Torque
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.7 s
7.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Lightness
1,567 kg
3,455 lb
1,480 kg
3,263 lb
Fuel consumption
8.1 L/100 km
29.0 mpg US
34.9 mpg UK
9.6 L/100 km
24.5 mpg US
29.4 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
575 L
20.3 cu ft
Length
4,823 mm
189.9 in
Height
1,547 mm
60.9 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
864 km
537 mi
604 km
375 mi
CO2 score
189 g/km
229 g/km
Trunk score
575 L
20.3 cu ft
417 L
14.7 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
153 hp/t
114 kW/t
6.5 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 V70 III 2.0 T5Volvo V50 2.5 T5
Consumption8.1 L/100 km29 mpg US34.9 mpg UK9.6 L/100 km24.5 mpg US29.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km14.17 LC100 km16.80 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi22.81 LC100 mi27.04 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,215 L321 US gal267 UK gal1,440 L380 US gal317 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,126 LC/year2,520 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volvo V70 III 2.0 T5

  • Has 20 hp more
  • Has 10 km/h (6 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 1.5 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 5 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 260 km (162 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 158 L more trunk volume
  • Emits 40 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Heaviest

Volvo V50 2.5 T5

  • Is 87 kg lighter
  • Is 0.5 s quicker from 0-100 km/h

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Lightest

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk
  • Highest CO2 emissions

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