Car comparison

Volvo V70 II · Facelift 2004 2.5TvsVolvo V50 · Facelift 2007 2.5 T5

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

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Volvo V70 II · Facelift 2004

2.5T

210 hp2521 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedWagon / estate2004-2007
VS

Volvo V50 · Facelift 2007

2.5 T5

230 hp2521 ccGasolineFWDAutomaticTurbochargedWagon / estate2007-2012

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Volvo V70 II Facelift 2004 2.5T

  • Fastest top speed
    240 km/h
    149 mph Unrestricted
    230 km/h
    143 mph Restricted
  • Highest torque
    320 Nm
    236 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    9.2 L/100 km
    25.6 mpg US
    30.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    12.9 L/100 km
    18.2 mpg US
    21.9 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    761 km
    473 mi
  • Largest trunk
    485 L
  • Best economy score
    82/100
  • Best practicality score
    83/100

Volvo V50 Facelift 2007 2.5 T5

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.3 s
  • Most powerful
    230 hp
    172 kW
  • Lightest
    1,430 kg
    3,153 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    161 hp/t
    120 kW/t
    6.2 kg/hp
  • Lowest highway consumption
    6.5 L/100 km
    36.2 mpg US
    43.5 mpg UK
  • Best overall score
    63/100
  • Best performance score
    54/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolvoV70 IIFacelift 20042.5TVolvoV50Facelift 20072.5 T5
Power
210hp157kW
230hp172kW
Torque
320Nm236lb-ft
320Nm236lb-ft
Curb weight
1,595kg3,516lb
1,430kg3,153lb
Gross weight
2,130kg4,696lb
2,000kg4,409lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Calculated
235 km/h
146 mph
To 99% top speed
76.0s99% target: 238 km/h / 148 mph
Calculated
67.5s99% target: 233 km/h / 145 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.4s
7.3s
0-200 km/h
27.3s
Calculated
26.7s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.0s
Calculated
7.0s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
9.2L/100 km25.6mpg US30.7mpg UK
9.5L/100 km24.8mpg US29.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
12.9L/100 km18.2mpg US21.9mpg UK
13.5L/100 km17.4mpg US20.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7.1L/100 km33.1mpg US39.8mpg UK
6.5L/100 km36.2mpg US43.5mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.3s
Calculated
15.2s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
132hp/t98kW/t60hp/1000 lb
Calculated
161hp/t120kW/t73hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
201Nm/t134lb-ft/ton
Calculated
224Nm/t150lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
761km473mi
Calculated
653km406mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,521cc154cu in
2,521cc154cu in
Length
4,710mm185in
4,522mm178in
Width
1,804mm71in
1,770mm70in
Height
1,465mm58in
1,457mm57in
Wheelbase
2,755mm108in
2,640mm104in
Front track
1,551mm61in
1,535mm60in
Rear track
1,548mm61in
1,531mm60in
Trunk volume
485L
417L
Max trunk volume
1,641L
1,307L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
70L
62L
CO2 emissions-
227g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Volvo V70 II Facelift 2004 2.5TVolvo V50 Facelift 2007 2.5 T5PowerTorque
  • Volvo V70 II Facelift 2004 2.5T: Power / Torque
  • Volvo V50 Facelift 2007 2.5 T5: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolvoV70 IIFacelift 20042.5T5,000 rpm1,500-4,500 rpm5,250 rpm
VolvoV50Facelift 20072.5 T55,000 rpm1,500-5,000 rpm5,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolvoV70 IIFacelift 20042.5TVolvoV50Facelift 20072.5 T5
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.0 s
7.0 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.4 s
7.3 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
27.3 s
26.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Likely limited
235 km/h
146 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.7 s
2.7 s
330 ft
101 m
6.8 s
6.8 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.1 s
10.1 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.9 s
12.9 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.3 s
15.2 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
156 km/h
97 mph
158 km/h
98 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoV70 IIFacelift 20042.5T
210 hp
157 kW
VolvoV50Facelift 20072.5 T5
230 hp
172 kW

Volvo V50 Facelift 2007 2.5 T5 has 20 hp more than Volvo V70 II Facelift 2004 2.5T.

The biggest power difference is between Volvo V70 II Facelift 2004 2.5T and Volvo V50 Facelift 2007 2.5 T5: 20 hp (15 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoV70 IIFacelift 20042.5T
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
VolvoV50Facelift 20072.5 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 IIFacelift 20042.5T
1,595 kg
3,516 lb
VolvoV50Facelift 20072.5 T5
1,430 kg
3,153 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 IIFacelift 20042.5T
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
VolvoV50Facelift 20072.5 T5
235 km/h
146 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoV70 IIFacelift 20042.5T7.4 s
VolvoV50Facelift 20072.5 T57.3 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volvo V50 Facelift 2007 2.5 T5 and Volvo V70 II Facelift 2004 2.5T: 0.1 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 IIFacelift 20042.5T
9.2 L/100 km
25.6 mpg US
30.7 mpg UK
VolvoV50Facelift 20072.5 T5
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
VolvoV70 IIFacelift 20042.5T
132 hp/t
98 kW/t
7.6 kg/hp
VolvoV50Facelift 20072.5 T5
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
VolvoV70 IIFacelift 20042.5T
761 km
473 mi
VolvoV50Facelift 20072.5 T5
653 km
406 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
VolvoV70 IIFacelift 20042.5T
210 hp
157 kW
7.4 s
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
VolvoV50Facelift 20072.5 T5
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
VolvoV70 IIFacelift 20042.5T
Power
210 hp
157 kW
0-100 km/h7.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
485 L
17.1 cu ft
Length
4,710 mm
185.4 in
Height
1,465 mm
57.7 in
VolvoV50Facelift 20072.5 T5
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
VolvoV70 IIFacelift 20042.5T
Power
210 hp
157 kW
0-100 km/h7.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
9.2 L/100 km
25.6 mpg US
30.7 mpg UK
VolvoV50Facelift 20072.5 T5
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 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 IIFacelift 20042.5T
9.2 L/100 km
25.6 mpg US
30.7 mpg UK
7.4 s
VolvoV50Facelift 20072.5 T5
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
VolvoV70 IIFacelift 20042.5T
132 hp/t
98 kW/t
7.6 kg/hp
9.2 L/100 km
25.6 mpg US
30.7 mpg UK
VolvoV50Facelift 20072.5 T5
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
VehicleVolvoV70 IIFacelift 20042.5TVolvoV50Facelift 20072.5 T5
Power
210 hp
157 kW
230 hp
172 kW
Torque
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.4 s
7.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
235 km/h
146 mph
Lightness
1,595 kg
3,516 lb
1,430 kg
3,153 lb
Fuel consumption
9.2 L/100 km
25.6 mpg US
30.7 mpg UK
9.5 L/100 km
24.8 mpg US
29.7 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
485 L
17.1 cu ft
Length
4,710 mm
185.4 in
Height
1,465 mm
57.7 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
761 km
473 mi
653 km
406 mi
CO2 score
-
227 g/km
Trunk score
485 L
17.1 cu ft
417 L
14.7 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
132 hp/t
98 kW/t
7.6 kg/hp
161 hp/t
120 kW/t
6.2 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleVolvo V70 II Facelift 2004 2.5TVolvo V50 Facelift 2007 2.5 T5
Consumption9.2 L/100 km25.6 mpg US30.7 mpg UK9.5 L/100 km24.8 mpg US29.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km16.10 LC100 km16.63 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi25.91 LC100 mi26.76 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,380 L365 US gal304 UK gal1,425 L376 US gal313 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,415 LC/year2,494 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volvo V70 II Facelift 2004 2.5T

  • Has 5 km/h (3 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 0.3 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 108 km (67 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 68 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Heaviest

Volvo V50 Facelift 2007 2.5 T5

  • Has 20 hp more
  • Is 165 kg lighter
  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 29 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Most powerful
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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