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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 (Stage 3)

345 hp2521 ccGasolineFWDAutomaticTurbochargedWagon / estate2007-2012
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Volvo V50 · Facelift 2007

2.5 T5 (Stage 2)

299 hp2521 ccGasolineFWDAutomaticTurbochargedWagon / estate2007-2012
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Volvo V50 · Facelift 2007

2.5 T5 (Stage 1)

271 hp2521 ccGasolineFWDAutomaticTurbochargedWagon / estate2007-2012
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Volvo V50 · Facelift 2007

2.5 T5

230 hp2521 ccGasolineFWDAutomaticTurbochargedWagon / estate2007-2012

Comparison overview

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Volvo V50 Facelift 2007 2.5 T5 (Stage 3) 345 hp

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.7 s
  • Fastest top speed
    285 km/h
    177 mph Unrestricted
    275 km/h
    171 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    345 hp
    257 kW
  • Highest torque
    496 Nm
    366 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,430 kg
    3,153 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    241 hp/t
    180 kW/t
    4.1 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
    75/100
  • Best performance score
    72/100
  • Best economy score
    81/100
  • Best practicality score
    81/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolvoV50Facelift 20072.5 T5 (Stage 3)345 hpVolvoV50Facelift 20072.5 T5 (Stage 2)299 hpVolvoV50Facelift 20072.5 T5 (Stage 1)271 hpVolvoV50Facelift 20072.5 T5230 hp
Power
345hp257kW+115 hp
299hp223kW+69 hp
271hp202kW+41 hp
230hp172kW
Torque
496Nm366lb-ft+176 Nm
432Nm319lb-ft+112 Nm
390Nm288lb-ft+70 Nm
320Nm236lb-ft
Curb weight
1,430kg3,153lb
1,430kg3,153lb
1,430kg3,153lb
1,430kg3,153lb
Gross weight
2,000kg4,409lb
2,000kg4,409lb
2,000kg4,409lb
2,000kg4,409lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
285 km/h177 mph
Restricted
275 km/h171 mph
+50 km/h
Calculated
264 km/h
164 mph
+29 km/h
256 km/h
159 mph
+21 km/h
235 km/h
146 mph
To 99% top speed
59.1s99% target: 282 km/h / 175 mph-8.4 s
Calculated
61.9s99% target: 261 km/h / 162 mph-5.6 s
Calculated
65.2s99% target: 253 km/h / 157 mph-2.3 s
Calculated
67.5s99% target: 233 km/h / 145 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.7s-1.6 s
6.2s-1.1 s
6.6s-0.7 s
7.3s
0-200 km/h
15.7s-11.0 s
Calculated
18.8s-8.0 s
Calculated
20.9s-5.9 s
Calculated
26.7s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.4s-1.5 s
Calculated
5.9s-1.0 s
Calculated
6.3s-0.7 s
Calculated
7.0s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
9.5L/100 km24.8mpg US29.7mpg UK
9.5L/100 km24.8mpg US29.7mpg UK
9.5L/100 km24.8mpg US29.7mpg UK
9.5L/100 km24.8mpg US29.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
13.5L/100 km17.4mpg US20.9mpg UK
13.5L/100 km17.4mpg US20.9mpg UK
13.5L/100 km17.4mpg US20.9mpg UK
13.5L/100 km17.4mpg US20.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6.5L/100 km36.2mpg US43.5mpg UK
6.5L/100 km36.2mpg US43.5mpg UK
6.5L/100 km36.2mpg US43.5mpg UK
6.5L/100 km36.2mpg US43.5mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.5s-1.7 s
Calculated
14.1s-1.1 s
Calculated
14.5s-0.7 s
Calculated
15.2s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
241hp/t180kW/t109hp/1000 lb
Calculated
209hp/t156kW/t95hp/1000 lb
Calculated
190hp/t142kW/t86hp/1000 lb
Calculated
161hp/t120kW/t73hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
347Nm/t232lb-ft/ton
Calculated
302Nm/t202lb-ft/ton
Calculated
273Nm/t183lb-ft/ton
Calculated
224Nm/t150lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
653km406mi
Calculated
653km406mi
Calculated
653km406mi
Calculated
653km406mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,521cc154cu in
2,521cc154cu in
2,521cc154cu in
2,521cc154cu in
Length
4,522mm178in
4,522mm178in
4,522mm178in
4,522mm178in
Width
1,770mm70in
1,770mm70in
1,770mm70in
1,770mm70in
Height
1,457mm57in
1,457mm57in
1,457mm57in
1,457mm57in
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
62L
62L
62L
62L
CO2 emissions
227g/km
227g/km
227g/km
227g/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 (Stage 3) 345 hpVolvo V50 Facelift 2007 2.5 T5 (Stage 2) 299 hpVolvo V50 Facelift 2007 2.5 T5 (Stage 1) 271 hpVolvo V50 Facelift 2007 2.5 T5 230 hpPowerTorque
  • Volvo V50 Facelift 2007 2.5 T5 (Stage 3) 345 hp: Power / Torque
  • Volvo V50 Facelift 2007 2.5 T5 (Stage 2) 299 hp: Power / Torque
  • Volvo V50 Facelift 2007 2.5 T5 (Stage 1) 271 hp: Power / Torque
  • Volvo V50 Facelift 2007 2.5 T5 230 hp: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolvoV50Facelift 20072.5 T5 (Stage 3)345 hp5,000 rpm1,500-5,000 rpm5,250 rpm
VolvoV50Facelift 20072.5 T5 (Stage 2)299 hp5,000 rpm1,500-5,000 rpm5,250 rpm
VolvoV50Facelift 20072.5 T5 (Stage 1)271 hp5,000 rpm1,500-5,000 rpm5,250 rpm
VolvoV50Facelift 20072.5 T5230 hp5,000 rpm1,500-5,000 rpm5,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolvoV50Facelift 20072.5 T5 (Stage 3)345 hpVolvoV50Facelift 20072.5 T5 (Stage 2)299 hpVolvoV50Facelift 20072.5 T5 (Stage 1)271 hpVolvoV50Facelift 20072.5 T5230 hp
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.4 s
5.9 s
6.3 s
7.0 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.7 s
6.2 s
6.6 s
7.3 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
15.7 s
18.8 s
20.9 s
26.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
285 km/h177 mph
Restricted
275 km/h171 mph
Likely limited
264 km/h
164 mph
256 km/h
159 mph
235 km/h
146 mph
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
6.5 s
6.6 s
6.8 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.1 s
9.5 s
9.7 s
10.1 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.5 s
12.0 s
12.3 s
12.9 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.5 s
14.1 s
14.5 s
15.2 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
184 km/h
114 mph
174 km/h
108 mph
168 km/h
104 mph
158 km/h
98 mph

Power comparison

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

Volvo V50 Facelift 2007 2.5 T5 (Stage 3) 345 hp has 115 hp more than Volvo V50 Facelift 2007 2.5 T5 230 hp.

The biggest power difference is between Volvo V50 Facelift 2007 2.5 T5 230 hp and Volvo V50 Facelift 2007 2.5 T5 (Stage 3) 345 hp: 115 hp (86 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / 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 T5 (Stage 3)345 hp
Unrestricted
285 km/h177 mph
Restricted
275 km/h171 mph
VolvoV50Facelift 20072.5 T5 (Stage 2)299 hp
264 km/h
164 mph
VolvoV50Facelift 20072.5 T5 (Stage 1)271 hp
256 km/h
159 mph
VolvoV50Facelift 20072.5 T5230 hp
235 km/h
146 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volvo V50 Facelift 2007 2.5 T5 (Stage 3) 345 hp and Volvo V50 Facelift 2007 2.5 T5 230 hp: 1.6 s.

The closest cars by acceleration are Volvo V50 Facelift 2007 2.5 T5 (Stage 2) 299 hp and Volvo V50 Facelift 2007 2.5 T5 (Stage 1) 271 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
VolvoV50Facelift 20072.5 T5 (Stage 3)345 hp
9.5 L/100 km
24.8 mpg US
29.7 mpg UK
VolvoV50Facelift 20072.5 T5 (Stage 2)299 hp
9.5 L/100 km
24.8 mpg US
29.7 mpg UK
VolvoV50Facelift 20072.5 T5 (Stage 1)271 hp
9.5 L/100 km
24.8 mpg US
29.7 mpg UK
VolvoV50Facelift 20072.5 T5230 hp
9.5 L/100 km
24.8 mpg US
29.7 mpg UK

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 T5 (Stage 3)345 hp
241 hp/t
180 kW/t
4.1 kg/hp
VolvoV50Facelift 20072.5 T5 (Stage 2)299 hp
209 hp/t
156 kW/t
4.8 kg/hp
VolvoV50Facelift 20072.5 T5 (Stage 1)271 hp
190 hp/t
142 kW/t
5.3 kg/hp
VolvoV50Facelift 20072.5 T5230 hp
161 hp/t
120 kW/t
6.2 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
VolvoV50Facelift 20072.5 T5 (Stage 3)345 hp
345 hp
257 kW
5.7 s
Unrestricted
285 km/h177 mph
Restricted
275 km/h171 mph
VolvoV50Facelift 20072.5 T5 (Stage 2)299 hp
299 hp
223 kW
6.2 s
264 km/h
164 mph
VolvoV50Facelift 20072.5 T5 (Stage 1)271 hp
271 hp
202 kW
6.6 s
256 km/h
159 mph
VolvoV50Facelift 20072.5 T5230 hp
230 hp
172 kW
7.3 s
235 km/h
146 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 T5 (Stage 3)345 hp
Power
345 hp
257 kW
0-100 km/h5.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
285 km/h177 mph
Restricted
275 km/h171 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
VolvoV50Facelift 20072.5 T5 (Stage 2)299 hp
Power
299 hp
223 kW
0-100 km/h6.2 s
Top speed
264 km/h
164 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
VolvoV50Facelift 20072.5 T5 (Stage 1)271 hp
Power
271 hp
202 kW
0-100 km/h6.6 s
Top speed
256 km/h
159 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
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

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 T5 (Stage 3)345 hp
Power
345 hp
257 kW
0-100 km/h5.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
285 km/h177 mph
Restricted
275 km/h171 mph
9.5 L/100 km
24.8 mpg US
29.7 mpg UK
VolvoV50Facelift 20072.5 T5 (Stage 2)299 hp
Power
299 hp
223 kW
0-100 km/h6.2 s
Top speed
264 km/h
164 mph
9.5 L/100 km
24.8 mpg US
29.7 mpg UK
VolvoV50Facelift 20072.5 T5 (Stage 1)271 hp
Power
271 hp
202 kW
0-100 km/h6.6 s
Top speed
256 km/h
159 mph
9.5 L/100 km
24.8 mpg US
29.7 mpg UK
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

Volvo V50 Facelift 2007 2.5 T5 (Stage 3) 345 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 T5 (Stage 3)345 hp
9.5 L/100 km
24.8 mpg US
29.7 mpg UK
5.7 s
VolvoV50Facelift 20072.5 T5 (Stage 2)299 hp
9.5 L/100 km
24.8 mpg US
29.7 mpg UK
6.2 s
VolvoV50Facelift 20072.5 T5 (Stage 1)271 hp
9.5 L/100 km
24.8 mpg US
29.7 mpg UK
6.6 s
VolvoV50Facelift 20072.5 T5230 hp
9.5 L/100 km
24.8 mpg US
29.7 mpg UK
7.3 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 T5 (Stage 3)345 hp
241 hp/t
180 kW/t
4.1 kg/hp
9.5 L/100 km
24.8 mpg US
29.7 mpg UK
VolvoV50Facelift 20072.5 T5 (Stage 2)299 hp
209 hp/t
156 kW/t
4.8 kg/hp
9.5 L/100 km
24.8 mpg US
29.7 mpg UK
VolvoV50Facelift 20072.5 T5 (Stage 1)271 hp
190 hp/t
142 kW/t
5.3 kg/hp
9.5 L/100 km
24.8 mpg US
29.7 mpg UK
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

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolvoV50Facelift 20072.5 T5 (Stage 3)345 hpVolvoV50Facelift 20072.5 T5 (Stage 2)299 hpVolvoV50Facelift 20072.5 T5 (Stage 1)271 hpVolvoV50Facelift 20072.5 T5230 hp
Power
345 hp
257 kW
299 hp
223 kW
271 hp
202 kW
230 hp
172 kW
Torque
496 Nm
366 lb-ft
432 Nm
319 lb-ft
390 Nm
288 lb-ft
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.7 s
6.2 s
6.6 s
7.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
285 km/h177 mph
Restricted
275 km/h171 mph
264 km/h
164 mph
256 km/h
159 mph
235 km/h
146 mph
Lightness
1,430 kg
3,153 lb
1,430 kg
3,153 lb
1,430 kg
3,153 lb
1,430 kg
3,153 lb
Fuel consumption
9.5 L/100 km
24.8 mpg US
29.7 mpg UK
9.5 L/100 km
24.8 mpg US
29.7 mpg UK
9.5 L/100 km
24.8 mpg US
29.7 mpg UK
9.5 L/100 km
24.8 mpg US
29.7 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
4,522 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
4,522 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
4,522 mm
178.0 in
Height
1,457 mm
57.4 in
Range score
653 km
406 mi
653 km
406 mi
653 km
406 mi
653 km
406 mi
CO2 score
227 g/km
227 g/km
227 g/km
227 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
241 hp/t
180 kW/t
4.1 kg/hp
209 hp/t
156 kW/t
4.8 kg/hp
190 hp/t
142 kW/t
5.3 kg/hp
161 hp/t
120 kW/t
6.2 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleVolvo V50 Facelift 2007 2.5 T5 (Stage 3) 345 hpVolvo V50 Facelift 2007 2.5 T5 (Stage 2) 299 hpVolvo V50 Facelift 2007 2.5 T5 (Stage 1) 271 hpVolvo V50 Facelift 2007 2.5 T5 230 hp
Consumption9.5 L/100 km24.8 mpg US29.7 mpg UK9.5 L/100 km24.8 mpg US29.7 mpg UK9.5 L/100 km24.8 mpg US29.7 mpg UK9.5 L/100 km24.8 mpg US29.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km16.63 LC100 km16.63 LC100 km16.63 LC100 km16.63 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi26.76 LC100 mi26.76 LC100 mi26.76 LC100 mi26.76 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,425 L376 US gal313 UK gal1,425 L376 US gal313 UK gal1,425 L376 US gal313 UK gal1,425 L376 US gal313 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,494 LC/year2,494 LC/year2,494 LC/year2,494 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volvo V50 Facelift 2007 2.5 T5 (Stage 3) 345 hp

  • Has 46 hp more
  • Has 64 Nm more
  • Is 0.5 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 21 km/h (13 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 32 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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