Car comparison

Volvo V50 2.5 T5 · Stage 3vsVolvo V50 2.5 T5 · Stage 2vsVolvo V50 2.5 T5 · Stage 1vsVolvo V50 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 (Stage 3)

330 hp2521 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedWagon / estate2004-2007
VS

Volvo V50

2.5 T5 (Stage 2)

286 hp2521 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedWagon / estate2004-2007
VS

Volvo V50

2.5 T5 (Stage 1)

260 hp2521 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedWagon / estate2004-2007
VS

Volvo V50

2.5 T5

220 hp2521 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedWagon / estate2004-2007

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Volvo V50 2.5 T5 (Stage 3) 330 hp

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.9 s
  • Fastest top speed
    263 km/h
    163 mph
  • Most powerful
    330 hp
    246 kW
  • Highest torque
    496 Nm
    366 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,495 kg
    3,296 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    221 hp/t
    165 kW/t
    4.5 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    10.2 L/100 km
    23.1 mpg US
    27.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    14.9 L/100 km
    15.8 mpg US
    19.0 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    7.5 L/100 km
    31.4 mpg US
    37.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    243 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    569 km
    353 mi
  • Largest trunk
    417 L
  • Best overall score
    72/100
  • Best performance score
    68/100
  • Best economy score
    79/100
  • Best practicality score
    81/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolvoV502.5 T5 (Stage 3)330 hpVolvoV502.5 T5 (Stage 2)286 hpVolvoV502.5 T5 (Stage 1)260 hpVolvoV502.5 T5220 hp
Power
330hp246kW+110 hp
286hp213kW+66 hp
260hp194kW+40 hp
220hp164kW
Torque
496Nm366lb-ft+176 Nm
432Nm319lb-ft+112 Nm
390Nm288lb-ft+70 Nm
320Nm236lb-ft
Curb weight
1,495kg3,296lb
1,495kg3,296lb
1,495kg3,296lb
1,495kg3,296lb
Gross weight
2,020kg4,453lb
2,020kg4,453lb
2,020kg4,453lb
2,020kg4,453lb
Top speed
263 km/h
163 mph
+28 km/h
252 km/h
157 mph
+17 km/h
245 km/h
152 mph
+10 km/h
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
58.1s99% target: 260 km/h / 162 mph-14.6 s
Calculated
63.1s99% target: 249 km/h / 155 mph-9.6 s
Calculated
66.4s99% target: 243 km/h / 151 mph-6.3 s
Calculated
72.7s99% target: 233 km/h / 145 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.9s-1.7 s
6.5s-1.1 s
6.9s-0.8 s
7.6s
0-200 km/h
17.8s-10.5 s
Calculated
20.9s-7.5 s
Calculated
23.4s-5.0 s
Calculated
28.4s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.6s-1.6 s
Calculated
6.2s-1.1 s
Calculated
6.5s-0.7 s
Calculated
7.2s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
10.2L/100 km23.1mpg US27.7mpg UK
10.2L/100 km23.1mpg US27.7mpg UK
10.2L/100 km23.1mpg US27.7mpg UK
10.2L/100 km23.1mpg US27.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
14.9L/100 km15.8mpg US19.0mpg UK
14.9L/100 km15.8mpg US19.0mpg UK
14.9L/100 km15.8mpg US19.0mpg UK
14.9L/100 km15.8mpg US19.0mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7.5L/100 km31.4mpg US37.7mpg UK
7.5L/100 km31.4mpg US37.7mpg UK
7.5L/100 km31.4mpg US37.7mpg UK
7.5L/100 km31.4mpg US37.7mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.8s-1.6 s
Calculated
14.4s-1.0 s
Calculated
14.8s-0.7 s
Calculated
15.4s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
221hp/t165kW/t100hp/1000 lb
Calculated
191hp/t143kW/t87hp/1000 lb
Calculated
174hp/t129kW/t79hp/1000 lb
Calculated
147hp/t110kW/t67hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
332Nm/t222lb-ft/ton
Calculated
289Nm/t193lb-ft/ton
Calculated
261Nm/t175lb-ft/ton
Calculated
214Nm/t143lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
569km353mi
Calculated
569km353mi
Calculated
569km353mi
Calculated
569km353mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,521cc154cu in
2,521cc154cu in
2,521cc154cu in
2,521cc154cu in
Length
4,514mm178in
4,514mm178in
4,514mm178in
4,514mm178in
Width
1,770mm70in
1,770mm70in
1,770mm70in
1,770mm70in
Height
1,452mm57in
1,452mm57in
1,452mm57in
1,452mm57in
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
58L
58L
58L
58L
CO2 emissions
243g/km
243g/km
243g/km
243g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Volvo V50 2.5 T5 (Stage 3) 330 hpVolvo V50 2.5 T5 (Stage 2) 286 hpVolvo V50 2.5 T5 (Stage 1) 260 hpVolvo V50 2.5 T5 220 hpPowerTorque
  • Volvo V50 2.5 T5 (Stage 3) 330 hp: Power / Torque
  • Volvo V50 2.5 T5 (Stage 2) 286 hp: Power / Torque
  • Volvo V50 2.5 T5 (Stage 1) 260 hp: Power / Torque
  • Volvo V50 2.5 T5 220 hp: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolvoV502.5 T5 (Stage 3)330 hp5,000 rpm1,500-4,800 rpm5,250 rpm
VolvoV502.5 T5 (Stage 2)286 hp5,000 rpm1,500-4,800 rpm5,250 rpm
VolvoV502.5 T5 (Stage 1)260 hp5,000 rpm1,500-4,800 rpm5,250 rpm
VolvoV502.5 T5220 hp5,000 rpm1,500-4,800 rpm5,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolvoV502.5 T5 (Stage 3)330 hpVolvoV502.5 T5 (Stage 2)286 hpVolvoV502.5 T5 (Stage 1)260 hpVolvoV502.5 T5220 hp
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.6 s
6.2 s
6.5 s
7.2 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.9 s
6.5 s
6.9 s
7.6 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
17.8 s
20.9 s
23.4 s
28.4 s
Top speed
263 km/h
163 mph
252 km/h
157 mph
245 km/h
152 mph
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.6 s
2.7 s
2.7 s
330 ft
101 m
6.3 s
6.5 s
6.7 s
6.9 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.3 s
9.6 s
9.8 s
10.3 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.8 s
12.2 s
12.5 s
13.1 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.8 s
14.4 s
14.8 s
15.4 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
176 km/h
110 mph
168 km/h
104 mph
163 km/h
101 mph
155 km/h
96 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoV502.5 T5 (Stage 3)330 hp
330 hp
246 kW
VolvoV502.5 T5 (Stage 2)286 hp
286 hp
213 kW
VolvoV502.5 T5 (Stage 1)260 hp
260 hp
194 kW
VolvoV502.5 T5220 hp
220 hp
164 kW

Volvo V50 2.5 T5 (Stage 3) 330 hp has 110 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 2.5 T5 (Stage 3) 330 hp: 110 hp (82 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoV502.5 T5 (Stage 3)330 hp
496 Nm
366 lb-ft
VolvoV502.5 T5 (Stage 2)286 hp
432 Nm
319 lb-ft
VolvoV502.5 T5 (Stage 1)260 hp
390 Nm
288 lb-ft
VolvoV502.5 T5220 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 T5 (Stage 3)330 hp
1,495 kg
3,296 lb
VolvoV502.5 T5 (Stage 2)286 hp
1,495 kg
3,296 lb
VolvoV502.5 T5 (Stage 1)260 hp
1,495 kg
3,296 lb
VolvoV502.5 T5220 hp
1,495 kg
3,296 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 T5 (Stage 3)330 hp
263 km/h
163 mph
VolvoV502.5 T5 (Stage 2)286 hp
252 km/h
157 mph
VolvoV502.5 T5 (Stage 1)260 hp
245 km/h
152 mph
VolvoV502.5 T5220 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 T5 (Stage 3)330 hp5.9 s
VolvoV502.5 T5 (Stage 2)286 hp6.5 s
VolvoV502.5 T5 (Stage 1)260 hp6.9 s
VolvoV502.5 T5220 hp7.6 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volvo V50 2.5 T5 (Stage 3) 330 hp and Volvo V50 2.5 T5 220 hp: 1.7 s.

The closest cars by acceleration are Volvo V50 2.5 T5 (Stage 2) 286 hp and Volvo V50 2.5 T5 (Stage 1) 260 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
VolvoV502.5 T5 (Stage 3)330 hp
10.2 L/100 km
23.1 mpg US
27.7 mpg UK
VolvoV502.5 T5 (Stage 2)286 hp
10.2 L/100 km
23.1 mpg US
27.7 mpg UK
VolvoV502.5 T5 (Stage 1)260 hp
10.2 L/100 km
23.1 mpg US
27.7 mpg UK
VolvoV502.5 T5220 hp
10.2 L/100 km
23.1 mpg US
27.7 mpg UK

Power-to-weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoV502.5 T5 (Stage 3)330 hp
221 hp/t
165 kW/t
4.5 kg/hp
VolvoV502.5 T5 (Stage 2)286 hp
191 hp/t
143 kW/t
5.2 kg/hp
VolvoV502.5 T5 (Stage 1)260 hp
174 hp/t
129 kW/t
5.8 kg/hp
VolvoV502.5 T5220 hp
147 hp/t
110 kW/t
6.8 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoV502.5 T5 (Stage 3)330 hp
569 km
353 mi
VolvoV502.5 T5 (Stage 2)286 hp
569 km
353 mi
VolvoV502.5 T5 (Stage 1)260 hp
569 km
353 mi
VolvoV502.5 T5220 hp
569 km
353 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
VolvoV502.5 T5 (Stage 3)330 hp
330 hp
246 kW
5.9 s
263 km/h
163 mph
VolvoV502.5 T5 (Stage 2)286 hp
286 hp
213 kW
6.5 s
252 km/h
157 mph
VolvoV502.5 T5 (Stage 1)260 hp
260 hp
194 kW
6.9 s
245 km/h
152 mph
VolvoV502.5 T5220 hp
220 hp
164 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 T5 (Stage 3)330 hp
Power
330 hp
246 kW
0-100 km/h5.9 s
Top speed
263 km/h
163 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
VolvoV502.5 T5 (Stage 2)286 hp
Power
286 hp
213 kW
0-100 km/h6.5 s
Top speed
252 km/h
157 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
VolvoV502.5 T5 (Stage 1)260 hp
Power
260 hp
194 kW
0-100 km/h6.9 s
Top speed
245 km/h
152 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
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

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 T5 (Stage 3)330 hp
Power
330 hp
246 kW
0-100 km/h5.9 s
Top speed
263 km/h
163 mph
10.2 L/100 km
23.1 mpg US
27.7 mpg UK
VolvoV502.5 T5 (Stage 2)286 hp
Power
286 hp
213 kW
0-100 km/h6.5 s
Top speed
252 km/h
157 mph
10.2 L/100 km
23.1 mpg US
27.7 mpg UK
VolvoV502.5 T5 (Stage 1)260 hp
Power
260 hp
194 kW
0-100 km/h6.9 s
Top speed
245 km/h
152 mph
10.2 L/100 km
23.1 mpg US
27.7 mpg UK
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

Volvo V50 2.5 T5 (Stage 3) 330 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 T5 (Stage 3)330 hp
10.2 L/100 km
23.1 mpg US
27.7 mpg UK
5.9 s
VolvoV502.5 T5 (Stage 2)286 hp
10.2 L/100 km
23.1 mpg US
27.7 mpg UK
6.5 s
VolvoV502.5 T5 (Stage 1)260 hp
10.2 L/100 km
23.1 mpg US
27.7 mpg UK
6.9 s
VolvoV502.5 T5220 hp
10.2 L/100 km
23.1 mpg US
27.7 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 T5 (Stage 3)330 hp
221 hp/t
165 kW/t
4.5 kg/hp
10.2 L/100 km
23.1 mpg US
27.7 mpg UK
VolvoV502.5 T5 (Stage 2)286 hp
191 hp/t
143 kW/t
5.2 kg/hp
10.2 L/100 km
23.1 mpg US
27.7 mpg UK
VolvoV502.5 T5 (Stage 1)260 hp
174 hp/t
129 kW/t
5.8 kg/hp
10.2 L/100 km
23.1 mpg US
27.7 mpg UK
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

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolvoV502.5 T5 (Stage 3)330 hpVolvoV502.5 T5 (Stage 2)286 hpVolvoV502.5 T5 (Stage 1)260 hpVolvoV502.5 T5220 hp
Power
330 hp
246 kW
286 hp
213 kW
260 hp
194 kW
220 hp
164 kW
Torque
496 Nm
366 lb-ft
432 Nm
319 lb-ft
390 Nm
288 lb-ft
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.9 s
6.5 s
6.9 s
7.6 s
Top speed
263 km/h
163 mph
252 km/h
157 mph
245 km/h
152 mph
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
Lightness
1,495 kg
3,296 lb
1,495 kg
3,296 lb
1,495 kg
3,296 lb
1,495 kg
3,296 lb
Fuel consumption
10.2 L/100 km
23.1 mpg US
27.7 mpg UK
10.2 L/100 km
23.1 mpg US
27.7 mpg UK
10.2 L/100 km
23.1 mpg US
27.7 mpg UK
10.2 L/100 km
23.1 mpg US
27.7 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
4,514 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
4,514 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
4,514 mm
177.7 in
Height
1,452 mm
57.2 in
Range score
569 km
353 mi
569 km
353 mi
569 km
353 mi
569 km
353 mi
CO2 score
243 g/km
243 g/km
243 g/km
243 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
221 hp/t
165 kW/t
4.5 kg/hp
191 hp/t
143 kW/t
5.2 kg/hp
174 hp/t
129 kW/t
5.8 kg/hp
147 hp/t
110 kW/t
6.8 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score
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 (Stage 3) 330 hpVolvo V50 2.5 T5 (Stage 2) 286 hpVolvo V50 2.5 T5 (Stage 1) 260 hpVolvo V50 2.5 T5 220 hp
Consumption10.2 L/100 km23.1 mpg US27.7 mpg UK10.2 L/100 km23.1 mpg US27.7 mpg UK10.2 L/100 km23.1 mpg US27.7 mpg UK10.2 L/100 km23.1 mpg US27.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km17.85 LC100 km17.85 LC100 km17.85 LC100 km17.85 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi28.73 LC100 mi28.73 LC100 mi28.73 LC100 mi28.73 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,530 L404 US gal337 UK gal1,530 L404 US gal337 UK gal1,530 L404 US gal337 UK gal1,530 L404 US gal337 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,678 LC/year2,678 LC/year2,678 LC/year2,678 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volvo V50 2.5 T5 (Stage 3) 330 hp

  • Has 44 hp more
  • Has 64 Nm more
  • Is 0.5 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 11 km/h (7 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 29 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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