Car comparison

Volvo V90 2.0 D5vsVolvo 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 V90

2.0 D5

235 hp1969 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTwin-turboWagon / estate2018-2020
VS

Volvo V50 · Facelift 2007

2.5 T5

230 hp2521 ccGasolineFWDAutomaticTurbochargedWagon / estate2007-2012

Comparison overview

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Volvo V90 2.0 D5

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.2 s
  • Fastest top speed
    235 km/h
    146 mph
  • Most powerful
    235 hp
    175 kW
  • Highest torque
    480 Nm
    354 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.6 L/100 km
    42.0 mpg US
    50.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    6.6 L/100 km
    35.6 mpg US
    42.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.0 L/100 km
    47.0 mpg US
    56.5 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    148 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    1,071 km
    666 mi
  • Largest trunk
    560 L
  • Best overall score
    65/100
  • Best performance score
    55/100
  • Best economy score
    92/100
  • Best practicality score
    87/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolvoV902.0 D5VolvoV50Facelift 20072.5 T5
Power
235hp175kW
230hp172kW
Torque
480Nm354lb-ft
320Nm236lb-ft
Curb weight
1,996kg4,400lb
1,430kg3,153lb
Gross weight-
2,000kg4,409lb
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
235 km/h
146 mph
To 99% top speed
75.9s99% target: 233 km/h / 145 mph
Calculated
67.5s99% target: 233 km/h / 145 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.2s
7.3s
0-200 km/h
28.4s
Calculated
26.7s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.8s
Calculated
7.0s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
5.6L/100 km42mpg US50.4mpg UK
9.5L/100 km24.8mpg US29.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
6.6L/100 km35.6mpg US42.8mpg UK
13.5L/100 km17.4mpg US20.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5L/100 km47mpg US56.5mpg UK
6.5L/100 km36.2mpg US43.5mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.1s
Calculated
15.2s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
118hp/t88kW/t53hp/1000 lb
Calculated
161hp/t120kW/t73hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
240Nm/t161lb-ft/ton
Calculated
224Nm/t150lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,071km666mi
Calculated
653km406mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,969cc120cu in
2,521cc154cu in
Length
4,936mm194in
4,522mm178in
Width
1,879mm74in
1,770mm70in
Height
1,475mm58in
1,457mm57in
Wheelbase
2,941mm116in
2,640mm104in
Front track-
1,535mm60in
Rear track-
1,531mm60in
Ground clearance
153mm6in
-
Trunk volume
560L
417L
Max trunk volume
1,526L
1,307L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
60L
62L
CO2 emissions
148g/km
227g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Volvo V90 2.0 D5Volvo V50 Facelift 2007 2.5 T5PowerTorque
  • Volvo V90 2.0 D5: Power / Torque
  • Volvo V50 Facelift 2007 2.5 T5: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolvoV902.0 D54,000 rpm1,740-2,220 rpm5,000 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
MetricVolvoV902.0 D5VolvoV50Facelift 20072.5 T5
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.8 s
7.0 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.2 s
7.3 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
28.4 s
26.7 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
235 km/h
146 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.6 s
2.7 s
330 ft
101 m
6.7 s
6.8 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.0 s
10.1 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.8 s
12.9 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.1 s
15.2 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
155 km/h
96 mph
158 km/h
98 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoV902.0 D5
235 hp
175 kW
VolvoV50Facelift 20072.5 T5
230 hp
172 kW

Volvo V90 2.0 D5 has 5 hp more than Volvo V50 Facelift 2007 2.5 T5.

The biggest power difference is between Volvo V50 Facelift 2007 2.5 T5 and Volvo V90 2.0 D5: 5 hp (4 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoV902.0 D5
480 Nm
354 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
VolvoV902.0 D5
1,996 kg
4,400 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
VolvoV902.0 D5
235 km/h
146 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
VolvoV902.0 D57.2 s
VolvoV50Facelift 20072.5 T57.3 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volvo V90 2.0 D5 and Volvo V50 Facelift 2007 2.5 T5: 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
VolvoV902.0 D5
5.6 L/100 km
42.0 mpg US
50.4 mpg UK
VolvoV50Facelift 20072.5 T5
9.5 L/100 km
24.8 mpg US
29.7 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Volvo V90 2.0 D5 and Volvo V50 Facelift 2007 2.5 T5: 3.9 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
VolvoV902.0 D5
118 hp/t
88 kW/t
8.5 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
VolvoV902.0 D5
1,071 km
666 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
VolvoV902.0 D5
235 hp
175 kW
7.2 s
235 km/h
146 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
VolvoV902.0 D5
Power
235 hp
175 kW
0-100 km/h7.2 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
560 L
19.8 cu ft
Length
4,936 mm
194.3 in
Height
1,475 mm
58.1 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
VolvoV902.0 D5
Power
235 hp
175 kW
0-100 km/h7.2 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
5.6 L/100 km
42.0 mpg US
50.4 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 V90 2.0 D5 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
VolvoV902.0 D5
5.6 L/100 km
42.0 mpg US
50.4 mpg UK
7.2 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
VolvoV902.0 D5
118 hp/t
88 kW/t
8.5 kg/hp
5.6 L/100 km
42.0 mpg US
50.4 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
VehicleVolvoV902.0 D5VolvoV50Facelift 20072.5 T5
Power
235 hp
175 kW
230 hp
172 kW
Torque
480 Nm
354 lb-ft
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.2 s
7.3 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
235 km/h
146 mph
Lightness
1,996 kg
4,400 lb
1,430 kg
3,153 lb
Fuel consumption
5.6 L/100 km
42.0 mpg US
50.4 mpg UK
9.5 L/100 km
24.8 mpg US
29.7 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
560 L
19.8 cu ft
Length
4,936 mm
194.3 in
Height
1,475 mm
58.1 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
1,071 km
666 mi
653 km
406 mi
CO2 score
148 g/km
227 g/km
Trunk score
560 L
19.8 cu ft
417 L
14.7 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
118 hp/t
88 kW/t
8.5 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 V90 2.0 D5Volvo V50 Facelift 2007 2.5 T5
Consumption5.6 L/100 km42 mpg US50.4 mpg UK9.5 L/100 km24.8 mpg US29.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km9.80 LC100 km16.63 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi15.77 LC100 mi26.76 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used840 L222 US gal185 UK gal1,425 L376 US gal313 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,470 LC/year2,494 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volvo V90 2.0 D5

  • Has 5 hp more
  • Has 160 Nm more
  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 3.9 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 419 km (260 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 143 L more trunk volume
  • Emits 79 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Heaviest

Volvo V50 Facelift 2007 2.5 T5

  • Is 566 kg lighter
  • Has 43 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

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

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