Car comparison

Volvo V50 · Facelift 2007 2.5 T5vsVolvo XC70 II · Facelift 2013 2.4 D5

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 XC70 II · Facelift 2013

2.4 D5

215 hp2400 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedWagon / estate2013-2016

Comparison overview

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

Best choices

Volvo XC70 II Facelift 2013 2.4 D5

  • Highest torque
    440 Nm
    325 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    6.4 L/100 km
    36.8 mpg US
    44.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    8.6 L/100 km
    27.4 mpg US
    32.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.2 L/100 km
    45.2 mpg US
    54.3 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    169 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    1,094 km
    680 mi
  • Largest trunk
    575 L
  • Best economy score
    90/100
  • Best practicality score
    88/100

Volvo V50 Facelift 2007 2.5 T5

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.3 s
  • Fastest top speed
    235 km/h
    146 mph
  • 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
  • Best overall score
    63/100
  • Best performance score
    54/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolvoV50Facelift 20072.5 T5VolvoXC70 IIFacelift 20132.4 D5
Power
230hp172kW
215hp160kW
Torque
320Nm236lb-ft
440Nm325lb-ft
Curb weight
1,430kg3,153lb
1,932kg4,259lb
Gross weight
2,000kg4,409lb
2,400kg5,291lb
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
205 km/h
127 mph
To 99% top speed
67.5s99% target: 233 km/h / 145 mph
Calculated
74.3s99% target: 203 km/h / 126 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.3s
8.3s
0-200 km/h
26.7s
Calculated
58.2s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.0s
Calculated
7.9s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
9.5L/100 km24.8mpg US29.7mpg UK
6.4L/100 km36.8mpg US44.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
13.5L/100 km17.4mpg US20.9mpg UK
8.6L/100 km27.4mpg US32.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6.5L/100 km36.2mpg US43.5mpg UK
5.2L/100 km45.2mpg US54.3mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.2s
Calculated
16.1s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
161hp/t120kW/t73hp/1000 lb
Calculated
111hp/t83kW/t50hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
224Nm/t150lb-ft/ton
Calculated
228Nm/t152lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
653km406mi
Calculated
1,094km680mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,521cc154cu in
2,400cc146cu in
Length
4,522mm178in
4,838mm190in
Width
1,770mm70in
1,870mm74in
Height
1,457mm57in
1,604mm63in
Wheelbase
2,640mm104in
2,815mm111in
Front track
1,535mm60in
1,614mm64in
Rear track
1,531mm60in
1,580mm62in
Trunk volume
417L
575L
Max trunk volume
1,307L
1,600L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
62L
70L
CO2 emissions
227g/km
169g/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 T5Volvo XC70 II Facelift 2013 2.4 D5PowerTorque
  • Volvo V50 Facelift 2007 2.5 T5: Power / Torque
  • Volvo XC70 II Facelift 2013 2.4 D5: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolvoV50Facelift 20072.5 T55,000 rpm1,500-5,000 rpm5,250 rpm
VolvoXC70 IIFacelift 20132.4 D54,000 rpm1,500-3,000 rpm4,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolvoV50Facelift 20072.5 T5VolvoXC70 IIFacelift 20132.4 D5
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.0 s
7.9 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.3 s
8.3 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
26.7 s
58.2 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
205 km/h
127 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.7 s
2.7 s
330 ft
101 m
6.8 s
7.0 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.1 s
10.5 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.9 s
13.5 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.2 s
16.1 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
158 km/h
98 mph
143 km/h
89 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoV50Facelift 20072.5 T5
230 hp
172 kW
VolvoXC70 IIFacelift 20132.4 D5
215 hp
160 kW

Volvo V50 Facelift 2007 2.5 T5 has 15 hp more than Volvo XC70 II Facelift 2013 2.4 D5.

The biggest power difference is between Volvo XC70 II Facelift 2013 2.4 D5 and Volvo V50 Facelift 2007 2.5 T5: 15 hp (11 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoV50Facelift 20072.5 T5
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
VolvoXC70 IIFacelift 20132.4 D5
440 Nm
325 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoV50Facelift 20072.5 T5
1,430 kg
3,153 lb
VolvoXC70 IIFacelift 20132.4 D5
1,932 kg
4,259 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
235 km/h
146 mph
VolvoXC70 IIFacelift 20132.4 D5
205 km/h
127 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 T57.3 s
VolvoXC70 IIFacelift 20132.4 D58.3 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volvo V50 Facelift 2007 2.5 T5 and Volvo XC70 II Facelift 2013 2.4 D5: 1.0 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
9.5 L/100 km
24.8 mpg US
29.7 mpg UK
VolvoXC70 IIFacelift 20132.4 D5
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Volvo XC70 II Facelift 2013 2.4 D5 and Volvo V50 Facelift 2007 2.5 T5: 3.1 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 T5
161 hp/t
120 kW/t
6.2 kg/hp
VolvoXC70 IIFacelift 20132.4 D5
111 hp/t
83 kW/t
9.0 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoV50Facelift 20072.5 T5
653 km
406 mi
VolvoXC70 IIFacelift 20132.4 D5
1,094 km
680 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
VolvoV50Facelift 20072.5 T5
230 hp
172 kW
7.3 s
235 km/h
146 mph
VolvoXC70 IIFacelift 20132.4 D5
215 hp
160 kW
8.3 s
205 km/h
127 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
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
VolvoXC70 IIFacelift 20132.4 D5
Power
215 hp
160 kW
0-100 km/h8.3 s
Top speed
205 km/h
127 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
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
VolvoXC70 IIFacelift 20132.4 D5
Power
215 hp
160 kW
0-100 km/h8.3 s
Top speed
205 km/h
127 mph
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 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
VolvoV50Facelift 20072.5 T5
9.5 L/100 km
24.8 mpg US
29.7 mpg UK
7.3 s
VolvoXC70 IIFacelift 20132.4 D5
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK
8.3 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
161 hp/t
120 kW/t
6.2 kg/hp
9.5 L/100 km
24.8 mpg US
29.7 mpg UK
VolvoXC70 IIFacelift 20132.4 D5
111 hp/t
83 kW/t
9.0 kg/hp
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolvoV50Facelift 20072.5 T5VolvoXC70 IIFacelift 20132.4 D5
Power
230 hp
172 kW
215 hp
160 kW
Torque
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
440 Nm
325 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.3 s
8.3 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
205 km/h
127 mph
Lightness
1,430 kg
3,153 lb
1,932 kg
4,259 lb
Fuel consumption
9.5 L/100 km
24.8 mpg US
29.7 mpg UK
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 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
575 L
20.3 cu ft
Length
4,838 mm
190.5 in
Height
1,604 mm
63.1 in
Range score
653 km
406 mi
1,094 km
680 mi
CO2 score
227 g/km
169 g/km
Trunk score
417 L
14.7 cu ft
575 L
20.3 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
161 hp/t
120 kW/t
6.2 kg/hp
111 hp/t
83 kW/t
9.0 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 Facelift 2007 2.5 T5Volvo XC70 II Facelift 2013 2.4 D5
Consumption9.5 L/100 km24.8 mpg US29.7 mpg UK6.4 L/100 km36.8 mpg US44.1 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km16.63 LC100 km11.20 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi26.76 LC100 mi18.02 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,425 L376 US gal313 UK gal960 L254 US gal211 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,494 LC/year1,680 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volvo V50 Facelift 2007 2.5 T5

  • Has 15 hp more
  • Is 502 kg lighter
  • Is 1.0 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 30 km/h (19 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 50 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Smallest trunk
  • Highest CO2 emissions

Volvo XC70 II Facelift 2013 2.4 D5

  • Has 120 Nm more
  • Uses 3.1 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 441 km (274 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 158 L more trunk volume
  • Emits 58 g/km less CO2

Pros

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

Cons

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

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