Car comparison

Volvo V50 2.5 T5vsVolvo XC70 II 3.0 T6

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 XC70 II

3.0 T6

285 hp2953 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedWagon / estate2008-2010

Comparison overview

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

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Volvo V50 2.5 T5

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.2 s
  • Fastest top speed
    240 km/h
    149 mph Unrestricted
    230 km/h
    143 mph Restricted
  • 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 highway consumption
    7.3 L/100 km
    32.2 mpg US
    38.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    229 g/km
  • Best performance score
    54/100
  • Best economy score
    81/100

Volvo XC70 II 3.0 T6

  • Most powerful
    285 hp
    213 kW
  • Highest torque
    400 Nm
    295 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    161 hp/t
    120 kW/t
    6.2 kg/hp
  • Best estimated range
    609 km
    378 mi
  • Largest trunk
    575 L
  • Best overall score
    65/100
  • Best practicality score
    88/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolvoV502.5 T5VolvoXC70 II3.0 T6
Power
220hp164kW
285hp213kW
Torque
320Nm236lb-ft
400Nm295lb-ft
Curb weight
1,480kg3,263lb
1,769kg3,900lb
Gross weight
2,020kg4,453lb
2,400kg5,291lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
70.7s99% target: 238 km/h / 148 mph
Calculated
69.2s99% target: 218 km/h / 135 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.2s
7.6s
0-200 km/h
25.9s
Calculated
34.0s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.9s
Calculated
7.2s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
9.6L/100 km24.5mpg US29.4mpg UK
11.5L/100 km20.5mpg US24.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
13.6L/100 km17.3mpg US20.8mpg UK
16.6L/100 km14.2mpg US17.0mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7.3L/100 km32.2mpg US38.7mpg UK
8.5L/100 km27.7mpg US33.2mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.1s
Calculated
15.5s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
149hp/t111kW/t67hp/1000 lb
Calculated
161hp/t120kW/t73hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
216Nm/t145lb-ft/ton
Calculated
226Nm/t151lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
604km375mi
Calculated
609km378mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,521cc154cu in
2,953cc180cu in
Length
4,514mm178in
4,838mm190in
Width
1,770mm70in
1,861mm73in
Height
1,452mm57in
1,604mm63in
Wheelbase
2,640mm104in
2,815mm111in
Front track
1,535mm60in
1,614mm64in
Rear track
1,531mm60in
1,580mm62in
Ground clearance-
210mm8in
Trunk volume
417L
575L
Max trunk volume
1,307L
1,600L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
58L
70L
CO2 emissions
229g/km
269g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Volvo V50 2.5 T5Volvo XC70 II 3.0 T6PowerTorque
  • Volvo V50 2.5 T5: Power / Torque
  • Volvo XC70 II 3.0 T6: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolvoV502.5 T55,000 rpm1,500-4,800 rpm5,250 rpm
VolvoXC70 II3.0 T65,950 rpm1,500-4,800 rpm6,200 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolvoV502.5 T5VolvoXC70 II3.0 T6
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
34.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Likely limited
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 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
10.2 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.8 s
13.1 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.1 s
15.5 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
159 km/h
99 mph
151 km/h
94 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoV502.5 T5
220 hp
164 kW
VolvoXC70 II3.0 T6
285 hp
213 kW

Volvo XC70 II 3.0 T6 has 65 hp more than Volvo V50 2.5 T5.

The biggest power difference is between Volvo V50 2.5 T5 and Volvo XC70 II 3.0 T6: 65 hp (48 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoV502.5 T5
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
VolvoXC70 II3.0 T6
400 Nm
295 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoV502.5 T5
1,480 kg
3,263 lb
VolvoXC70 II3.0 T6
1,769 kg
3,900 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
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
VolvoXC70 II3.0 T6
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoV502.5 T57.2 s
VolvoXC70 II3.0 T67.6 s

Although Volvo XC70 II 3.0 T6 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 XC70 II 3.0 T6: 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
9.6 L/100 km
24.5 mpg US
29.4 mpg UK
VolvoXC70 II3.0 T6
11.5 L/100 km
20.5 mpg US
24.6 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Volvo V50 2.5 T5 and Volvo XC70 II 3.0 T6: 1.9 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 T5
149 hp/t
111 kW/t
6.7 kg/hp
VolvoXC70 II3.0 T6
161 hp/t
120 kW/t
6.2 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoV502.5 T5
604 km
375 mi
VolvoXC70 II3.0 T6
609 km
378 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
VolvoV502.5 T5
220 hp
164 kW
7.2 s
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
VolvoXC70 II3.0 T6
285 hp
213 kW
7.6 s
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 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
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
VolvoXC70 II3.0 T6
Power
285 hp
213 kW
0-100 km/h7.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
575 L
20.3 cu ft
Length
4,838 mm
190.5 in
Height
1,604 mm
63.1 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
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
VolvoXC70 II3.0 T6
Power
285 hp
213 kW
0-100 km/h7.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
11.5 L/100 km
20.5 mpg US
24.6 mpg UK

Volvo V50 2.5 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
VolvoV502.5 T5
9.6 L/100 km
24.5 mpg US
29.4 mpg UK
7.2 s
VolvoXC70 II3.0 T6
11.5 L/100 km
20.5 mpg US
24.6 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 T5
149 hp/t
111 kW/t
6.7 kg/hp
9.6 L/100 km
24.5 mpg US
29.4 mpg UK
VolvoXC70 II3.0 T6
161 hp/t
120 kW/t
6.2 kg/hp
11.5 L/100 km
20.5 mpg US
24.6 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolvoV502.5 T5VolvoXC70 II3.0 T6
Power
220 hp
164 kW
285 hp
213 kW
Torque
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.2 s
7.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Lightness
1,480 kg
3,263 lb
1,769 kg
3,900 lb
Fuel consumption
9.6 L/100 km
24.5 mpg US
29.4 mpg UK
11.5 L/100 km
20.5 mpg US
24.6 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
575 L
20.3 cu ft
Length
4,838 mm
190.5 in
Height
1,604 mm
63.1 in
Range score
604 km
375 mi
609 km
378 mi
CO2 score
229 g/km
269 g/km
Trunk score
417 L
14.7 cu ft
575 L
20.3 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
149 hp/t
111 kW/t
6.7 kg/hp
161 hp/t
120 kW/t
6.2 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 T5Volvo XC70 II 3.0 T6
Consumption9.6 L/100 km24.5 mpg US29.4 mpg UK11.5 L/100 km20.5 mpg US24.6 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km16.80 LC100 km20.13 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi27.04 LC100 mi32.39 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,440 L380 US gal317 UK gal1,725 L456 US gal379 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,520 LC/year3,019 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volvo V50 2.5 T5

  • Is 289 kg lighter
  • Is 0.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 20 km/h (12 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 1.9 L/100 km less fuel
  • Emits 40 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Smallest trunk

Volvo XC70 II 3.0 T6

  • Has 65 hp more
  • Has 80 Nm more
  • Has 12 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 5 km (3 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 158 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

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

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