Car comparison

Volvo V50 2.5 T5vsVolvo V70 II · Facelift 2004 2.5T

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 V70 II · Facelift 2004

2.5T

210 hp2521 ccGasolineFWDAutomaticTurbochargedWagon / estate2004-2007

Comparison overview

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Volvo V50 2.5 T5

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.6 s
  • Fastest top speed
    235 km/h
    146 mph Unrestricted
    225 km/h
    140 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    220 hp
    164 kW
  • Highest torque
    320 Nm
    236 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,495 kg
    3,296 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    147 hp/t
    110 kW/t
    6.8 kg/hp
  • Lowest highway consumption
    7.5 L/100 km
    31.4 mpg US
    37.7 mpg UK
  • Best overall score
    61/100
  • Best performance score
    52/100

Volvo V70 II Facelift 2004 2.5T

  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    10.1 L/100 km
    23.3 mpg US
    28.0 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    14.4 L/100 km
    16.3 mpg US
    19.6 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    693 km
    431 mi
  • Largest trunk
    485 L
  • Best economy score
    80/100
  • Best practicality score
    83/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolvoV502.5 T5VolvoV70 IIFacelift 20042.5T
Power
220hp164kW
210hp157kW
Torque
320Nm236lb-ft
320Nm236lb-ft
Curb weight
1,495kg3,296lb
1,595kg3,516lb
Gross weight
2,020kg4,453lb
2,130kg4,696lb
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
77.7s99% target: 233 km/h / 145 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.6s
7.8s
0-200 km/h
28.3s
Calculated
29.8s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.2s
Calculated
7.4s
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
14.4L/100 km16.3mpg US19.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7.5L/100 km31.4mpg US37.7mpg UK
7.7L/100 km30.5mpg US36.7mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.4s
Calculated
15.6s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
147hp/t110kW/t67hp/1000 lb
Calculated
132hp/t98kW/t60hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
214Nm/t143lb-ft/ton
Calculated
201Nm/t134lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
569km353mi
Calculated
693km431mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,521cc154cu in
2,521cc154cu in
Length
4,514mm178in
4,710mm185in
Width
1,770mm70in
1,804mm71in
Height
1,452mm57in
1,465mm58in
Wheelbase
2,640mm104in
2,755mm108in
Front track
1,535mm60in
1,551mm61in
Rear track
1,531mm60in
1,548mm61in
Trunk volume
417L
485L
Max trunk volume
1,307L
1,641L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
58L
70L
CO2 emissions
243g/km
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Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Volvo V50 2.5 T5Volvo V70 II Facelift 2004 2.5TPowerTorque
  • Volvo V50 2.5 T5: Power / Torque
  • Volvo V70 II Facelift 2004 2.5T: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolvoV502.5 T55,000 rpm1,500-4,800 rpm5,250 rpm
VolvoV70 IIFacelift 20042.5T5,000 rpm1,500-4,500 rpm5,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolvoV502.5 T5VolvoV70 IIFacelift 20042.5T
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.2 s
7.4 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.6 s
7.8 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
28.3 s
29.8 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
7.0 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.3 s
10.3 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.1 s
13.2 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.4 s
15.6 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
155 km/h
96 mph
153 km/h
95 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoV502.5 T5
220 hp
164 kW
VolvoV70 IIFacelift 20042.5T
210 hp
157 kW

Volvo V50 2.5 T5 has 10 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 2.5 T5: 10 hp (7 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoV502.5 T5
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
VolvoV70 IIFacelift 20042.5T
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
1,495 kg
3,296 lb
VolvoV70 IIFacelift 20042.5T
1,595 kg
3,516 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
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
VolvoV70 IIFacelift 20042.5T
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 T57.6 s
VolvoV70 IIFacelift 20042.5T7.8 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volvo V50 2.5 T5 and Volvo V70 II Facelift 2004 2.5T: 0.2 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
10.2 L/100 km
23.1 mpg US
27.7 mpg UK
VolvoV70 IIFacelift 20042.5T
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 T5
147 hp/t
110 kW/t
6.8 kg/hp
VolvoV70 IIFacelift 20042.5T
132 hp/t
98 kW/t
7.6 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoV502.5 T5
569 km
353 mi
VolvoV70 IIFacelift 20042.5T
693 km
431 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
VolvoV502.5 T5
220 hp
164 kW
7.6 s
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
VolvoV70 IIFacelift 20042.5T
210 hp
157 kW
7.8 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
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
VolvoV70 IIFacelift 20042.5T
Power
210 hp
157 kW
0-100 km/h7.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 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

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
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
VolvoV70 IIFacelift 20042.5T
Power
210 hp
157 kW
0-100 km/h7.8 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 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
VolvoV502.5 T5
10.2 L/100 km
23.1 mpg US
27.7 mpg UK
7.6 s
VolvoV70 IIFacelift 20042.5T
10.1 L/100 km
23.3 mpg US
28.0 mpg UK
7.8 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
147 hp/t
110 kW/t
6.8 kg/hp
10.2 L/100 km
23.1 mpg US
27.7 mpg UK
VolvoV70 IIFacelift 20042.5T
132 hp/t
98 kW/t
7.6 kg/hp
10.1 L/100 km
23.3 mpg US
28.0 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolvoV502.5 T5VolvoV70 IIFacelift 20042.5T
Power
220 hp
164 kW
210 hp
157 kW
Torque
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.6 s
7.8 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
1,595 kg
3,516 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
485 L
17.1 cu ft
Length
4,710 mm
185.4 in
Height
1,465 mm
57.7 in
Range score
569 km
353 mi
693 km
431 mi
CO2 score
243 g/km
-
Trunk score
417 L
14.7 cu ft
485 L
17.1 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
147 hp/t
110 kW/t
6.8 kg/hp
132 hp/t
98 kW/t
7.6 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.

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LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleVolvo V50 2.5 T5Volvo V70 II Facelift 2004 2.5T
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

  • Has 10 hp more
  • Is 100 kg lighter
  • Is 0.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 15 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Smallest trunk

Volvo V70 II Facelift 2004 2.5T

  • Uses 0.1 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 124 km (77 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 68 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

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

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