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Volvo V50 · Facelift 2007 2.5 T5vsVolvo V50 2.5 T5

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

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Volvo V50 · Facelift 2007

2.5 T5

230 hp2521 ccGasolineFWDAutomaticTurbochargedWagon / estate2007-2012
VS

Volvo V50

2.5 T5

220 hp2521 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedWagon / estate2004-2007

Comparison overview

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Volvo V50 Facelift 2007 2.5 T5 230 hp

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.3 s
  • Fastest top speed
    235 km/h
    146 mph
  • Most powerful
    230 hp
    172 kW
  • Highest torque
    320 Nm
    236 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,430 kg
    3,153 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    161 hp/t
    120 kW/t
    6.2 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    9.5 L/100 km
    24.8 mpg US
    29.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    13.5 L/100 km
    17.4 mpg US
    20.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    6.5 L/100 km
    36.2 mpg US
    43.5 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    227 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    653 km
    406 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
ModelVolvoV50Facelift 20072.5 T5230 hpVolvoV502.5 T5220 hp
Power
230hp172kW
220hp164kW
Torque
320Nm236lb-ft
320Nm236lb-ft
Curb weight
1,430kg3,153lb
1,495kg3,296lb
Gross weight
2,000kg4,409lb
2,020kg4,453lb
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
67.5s99% target: 233 km/h / 145 mph
Calculated
72.7s99% target: 233 km/h / 145 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.3s
7.6s
0-200 km/h
26.7s
Calculated
28.3s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.0s
Calculated
7.2s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
9.5L/100 km24.8mpg US29.7mpg UK
10.2L/100 km23.1mpg US27.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
13.5L/100 km17.4mpg US20.9mpg UK
14.9L/100 km15.8mpg US19.0mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6.5L/100 km36.2mpg US43.5mpg UK
7.5L/100 km31.4mpg US37.7mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.2s
Calculated
15.4s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
161hp/t120kW/t73hp/1000 lb
Calculated
147hp/t110kW/t67hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
224Nm/t150lb-ft/ton
Calculated
214Nm/t143lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
653km406mi
Calculated
569km353mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,521cc154cu in
2,521cc154cu in
Length
4,522mm178in
4,514mm178in
Width
1,770mm70in
1,770mm70in
Height
1,457mm57in
1,452mm57in
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
62L
58L
CO2 emissions
227g/km
243g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Volvo V50 Facelift 2007 2.5 T5 230 hpVolvo V50 2.5 T5 220 hpPowerTorque
  • Volvo V50 Facelift 2007 2.5 T5 230 hp: Power / Torque
  • Volvo V50 2.5 T5 220 hp: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolvoV50Facelift 20072.5 T5230 hp5,000 rpm1,500-5,000 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
MetricVolvoV50Facelift 20072.5 T5230 hpVolvoV502.5 T5220 hp
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.0 s
7.2 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.3 s
7.6 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
26.7 s
28.3 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
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
10.1 s
10.3 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.9 s
13.1 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.2 s
15.4 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
158 km/h
98 mph
155 km/h
96 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoV50Facelift 20072.5 T5230 hp
230 hp
172 kW
VolvoV502.5 T5220 hp
220 hp
164 kW

Volvo V50 Facelift 2007 2.5 T5 230 hp has 10 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 Facelift 2007 2.5 T5 230 hp: 10 hp (7 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoV50Facelift 20072.5 T5230 hp
320 Nm
236 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
VolvoV50Facelift 20072.5 T5230 hp
1,430 kg
3,153 lb
VolvoV502.5 T5220 hp
1,495 kg
3,296 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoV50Facelift 20072.5 T5230 hp
235 km/h
146 mph
VolvoV502.5 T5220 hp
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
VolvoV50Facelift 20072.5 T5230 hp7.3 s
VolvoV502.5 T5220 hp7.6 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volvo V50 Facelift 2007 2.5 T5 230 hp and Volvo V50 2.5 T5 220 hp: 0.3 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoV50Facelift 20072.5 T5230 hp
9.5 L/100 km
24.8 mpg US
29.7 mpg UK
VolvoV502.5 T5220 hp
10.2 L/100 km
23.1 mpg US
27.7 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Volvo V50 Facelift 2007 2.5 T5 230 hp and Volvo V50 2.5 T5 220 hp: 0.7 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
VolvoV50Facelift 20072.5 T5230 hp
161 hp/t
120 kW/t
6.2 kg/hp
VolvoV502.5 T5220 hp
147 hp/t
110 kW/t
6.8 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoV50Facelift 20072.5 T5230 hp
653 km
406 mi
VolvoV502.5 T5220 hp
569 km
353 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
VolvoV50Facelift 20072.5 T5230 hp
230 hp
172 kW
7.3 s
235 km/h
146 mph
VolvoV502.5 T5220 hp
220 hp
164 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
VolvoV50Facelift 20072.5 T5230 hp
Power
230 hp
172 kW
0-100 km/h7.3 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 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
VolvoV502.5 T5220 hp
Power
220 hp
164 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
4,514 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
VolvoV50Facelift 20072.5 T5230 hp
Power
230 hp
172 kW
0-100 km/h7.3 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
9.5 L/100 km
24.8 mpg US
29.7 mpg UK
VolvoV502.5 T5220 hp
Power
220 hp
164 kW
0-100 km/h7.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
10.2 L/100 km
23.1 mpg US
27.7 mpg UK

Volvo V50 Facelift 2007 2.5 T5 230 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
VolvoV50Facelift 20072.5 T5230 hp
9.5 L/100 km
24.8 mpg US
29.7 mpg UK
7.3 s
VolvoV502.5 T5220 hp
10.2 L/100 km
23.1 mpg US
27.7 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
VolvoV50Facelift 20072.5 T5230 hp
161 hp/t
120 kW/t
6.2 kg/hp
9.5 L/100 km
24.8 mpg US
29.7 mpg UK
VolvoV502.5 T5220 hp
147 hp/t
110 kW/t
6.8 kg/hp
10.2 L/100 km
23.1 mpg US
27.7 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolvoV50Facelift 20072.5 T5230 hpVolvoV502.5 T5220 hp
Power
230 hp
172 kW
220 hp
164 kW
Torque
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.3 s
7.6 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
Lightness
1,430 kg
3,153 lb
1,495 kg
3,296 lb
Fuel consumption
9.5 L/100 km
24.8 mpg US
29.7 mpg UK
10.2 L/100 km
23.1 mpg US
27.7 mpg UK
Practicality
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
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
653 km
406 mi
569 km
353 mi
CO2 score
227 g/km
243 g/km
Trunk score
417 L
14.7 cu ft
417 L
14.7 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
161 hp/t
120 kW/t
6.2 kg/hp
147 hp/t
110 kW/t
6.8 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.

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LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleVolvo V50 Facelift 2007 2.5 T5 230 hpVolvo V50 2.5 T5 220 hp
Consumption9.5 L/100 km24.8 mpg US29.7 mpg UK10.2 L/100 km23.1 mpg US27.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km16.63 LC100 km17.85 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi26.76 LC100 mi28.73 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,425 L376 US gal313 UK gal1,530 L404 US gal337 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,494 LC/year2,678 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volvo V50 Facelift 2007 2.5 T5 230 hp

  • Has 10 hp more
  • Is 65 kg lighter
  • Is 0.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 0.7 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 14 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 84 km (52 mi) more estimated range
  • Emits 16 g/km less CO2

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

Volvo V50 2.5 T5 220 hp

No measurable advantages in the available data.

Cons

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

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