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Volvo V50 2.5 T5vsVolvo 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 V50

2.5 T5

220 hp2521 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedWagon / estate2004-2007
VS

Volvo V50 · Facelift 2007

2.5 T5

230 hp2521 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedWagon / estate2007-2012

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Volvo V50 Facelift 2007 2.5 T5 230 hp

  • Most powerful
    230 hp
    172 kW
  • Lightest
    1,492 kg
    3,289 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    154 hp/t
    115 kW/t
    6.5 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    10.1 L/100 km
    23.3 mpg US
    28.0 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    14.3 L/100 km
    16.4 mpg US
    19.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    7.2 L/100 km
    32.7 mpg US
    39.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    241 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    574 km
    357 mi
  • Best overall score
    62/100
  • Best performance score
    53/100
  • Best economy score
    80/100

Volvo V50 2.5 T5 220 hp

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.6 s
  • Fastest top speed
    235 km/h
    146 mph Unrestricted
    225 km/h
    140 mph Restricted
  • Highest torque
    320 Nm
    236 lb-ft
  • Largest trunk
    417 L
  • Best practicality score
    81/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolvoV502.5 T5220 hpVolvoV50Facelift 20072.5 T5230 hp
Power
220hp164kW
230hp172kW
Torque
320Nm236lb-ft
320Nm236lb-ft
Curb weight
1,495kg3,296lb
1,492kg3,289lb
Gross weight
2,020kg4,453lb
2,050kg4,519lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
72.7s99% target: 233 km/h / 145 mph
Calculated
71.4s99% target: 233 km/h / 145 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.6s
7.6s
0-200 km/h
28.3s
Calculated
28.0s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.2s
Calculated
7.2s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
10.2L/100 km23.1mpg US27.7mpg UK
10.1L/100 km23.3mpg US28.0mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
14.9L/100 km15.8mpg US19.0mpg UK
14.3L/100 km16.4mpg US19.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7.5L/100 km31.4mpg US37.7mpg UK
7.2L/100 km32.7mpg US39.2mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.4s
Calculated
15.4s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
147hp/t110kW/t67hp/1000 lb
Calculated
154hp/t115kW/t70hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
214Nm/t143lb-ft/ton
Calculated
214Nm/t144lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
569km353mi
Calculated
574km357mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,521cc154cu in
2,521cc154cu in
Length
4,514mm178in
4,522mm178in
Width
1,770mm70in
1,770mm70in
Height
1,452mm57in
1,457mm57in
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
58L
58L
CO2 emissions
243g/km
241g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Volvo V50 2.5 T5 220 hpVolvo V50 Facelift 2007 2.5 T5 230 hpPowerTorque
  • Volvo V50 2.5 T5 220 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
VolvoV502.5 T5220 hp5,000 rpm1,500-4,800 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
MetricVolvoV502.5 T5220 hpVolvoV50Facelift 20072.5 T5230 hp
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.2 s
7.2 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.6 s
7.6 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
28.3 s
28.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
Likely limited
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
6.9 s
6.9 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.3 s
10.3 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.1 s
13.1 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.4 s
15.4 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
155 km/h
96 mph
155 km/h
97 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoV502.5 T5220 hp
220 hp
164 kW
VolvoV50Facelift 20072.5 T5230 hp
230 hp
172 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
VolvoV502.5 T5220 hp
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
VolvoV50Facelift 20072.5 T5230 hp
320 Nm
236 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoV502.5 T5220 hp
1,495 kg
3,296 lb
VolvoV50Facelift 20072.5 T5230 hp
1,492 kg
3,289 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoV502.5 T5220 hp
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
VolvoV50Facelift 20072.5 T5230 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
VolvoV502.5 T5220 hp7.6 s
VolvoV50Facelift 20072.5 T5230 hp7.6 s

Although Volvo V50 Facelift 2007 2.5 T5 230 hp has more power, Volvo V50 2.5 T5 220 hp is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

Fuel consumption comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoV502.5 T5220 hp
10.2 L/100 km
23.1 mpg US
27.7 mpg UK
VolvoV50Facelift 20072.5 T5230 hp
10.1 L/100 km
23.3 mpg US
28.0 mpg UK

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoV502.5 T5220 hp
147 hp/t
110 kW/t
6.8 kg/hp
VolvoV50Facelift 20072.5 T5230 hp
154 hp/t
115 kW/t
6.5 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

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

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
VolvoV502.5 T5220 hp
220 hp
164 kW
7.6 s
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
VolvoV50Facelift 20072.5 T5230 hp
230 hp
172 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
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
VolvoV50Facelift 20072.5 T5230 hp
Power
230 hp
172 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
4,522 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
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
VolvoV50Facelift 20072.5 T5230 hp
Power
230 hp
172 kW
0-100 km/h7.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
10.1 L/100 km
23.3 mpg US
28.0 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
VolvoV502.5 T5220 hp
10.2 L/100 km
23.1 mpg US
27.7 mpg UK
7.6 s
VolvoV50Facelift 20072.5 T5230 hp
10.1 L/100 km
23.3 mpg US
28.0 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
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
VolvoV50Facelift 20072.5 T5230 hp
154 hp/t
115 kW/t
6.5 kg/hp
10.1 L/100 km
23.3 mpg US
28.0 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolvoV502.5 T5220 hpVolvoV50Facelift 20072.5 T5230 hp
Power
220 hp
164 kW
230 hp
172 kW
Torque
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.6 s
7.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
Lightness
1,495 kg
3,296 lb
1,492 kg
3,289 lb
Fuel consumption
10.2 L/100 km
23.1 mpg US
27.7 mpg UK
10.1 L/100 km
23.3 mpg US
28.0 mpg UK
Practicality
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
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
569 km
353 mi
574 km
357 mi
CO2 score
243 g/km
241 g/km
Trunk score
417 L
14.7 cu ft
417 L
14.7 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
147 hp/t
110 kW/t
6.8 kg/hp
154 hp/t
115 kW/t
6.5 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 2.5 T5 220 hpVolvo V50 Facelift 2007 2.5 T5 230 hp
Consumption10.2 L/100 km23.1 mpg US27.7 mpg UK10.1 L/100 km23.3 mpg US28 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km17.85 LC100 km17.68 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi28.73 LC100 mi28.45 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,530 L404 US gal337 UK gal1,515 L400 US gal333 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,678 LC/year2,651 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volvo V50 2.5 T5 220 hp

No measurable advantages in the available data.

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Highest torque
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Highest CO2 emissions

Volvo V50 Facelift 2007 2.5 T5 230 hp

  • Has 10 hp more
  • Is 3 kg lighter
  • Uses 0.1 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 7 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 6 km (3 mi) more estimated range
  • Emits 2 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range

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