Car comparison

Volvo V70 II · Facelift 2004 2.5TvsVolvo V50 2.5 T5

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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Volvo V70 II · Facelift 2004

2.5T

210 hp2521 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedWagon / estate2004-2007
VS

Volvo V50

2.5 T5

220 hp2521 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedWagon / estate2004-2007

Comparison overview

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Volvo V70 II Facelift 2004 2.5T

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.4 s
  • Fastest top speed
    240 km/h
    149 mph Unrestricted
    230 km/h
    143 mph Restricted
  • Highest torque
    320 Nm
    236 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    9.2 L/100 km
    25.6 mpg US
    30.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    12.9 L/100 km
    18.2 mpg US
    21.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    7.1 L/100 km
    33.1 mpg US
    39.8 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    761 km
    473 mi
  • Largest trunk
    485 L
  • Best overall score
    62/100
  • Best performance score
    52/100
  • Best economy score
    82/100
  • Best practicality score
    83/100

Volvo V50 2.5 T5

  • Most powerful
    220 hp
    164 kW
  • Lightest
    1,495 kg
    3,296 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    147 hp/t
    110 kW/t
    6.8 kg/hp

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolvoV70 IIFacelift 20042.5TVolvoV502.5 T5
Power
210hp157kW
220hp164kW
Torque
320Nm236lb-ft
320Nm236lb-ft
Curb weight
1,595kg3,516lb
1,495kg3,296lb
Gross weight
2,130kg4,696lb
2,020kg4,453lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
76.0s99% target: 238 km/h / 148 mph
Calculated
72.7s99% target: 233 km/h / 145 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.4s
7.6s
0-200 km/h
27.3s
Calculated
28.3s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.0s
Calculated
7.2s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
9.2L/100 km25.6mpg US30.7mpg UK
10.2L/100 km23.1mpg US27.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
12.9L/100 km18.2mpg US21.9mpg UK
14.9L/100 km15.8mpg US19.0mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7.1L/100 km33.1mpg US39.8mpg UK
7.5L/100 km31.4mpg US37.7mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.3s
Calculated
15.4s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
132hp/t98kW/t60hp/1000 lb
Calculated
147hp/t110kW/t67hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
201Nm/t134lb-ft/ton
Calculated
214Nm/t143lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
761km473mi
Calculated
569km353mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,521cc154cu in
2,521cc154cu in
Length
4,710mm185in
4,514mm178in
Width
1,804mm71in
1,770mm70in
Height
1,465mm58in
1,452mm57in
Wheelbase
2,755mm108in
2,640mm104in
Front track
1,551mm61in
1,535mm60in
Rear track
1,548mm61in
1,531mm60in
Trunk volume
485L
417L
Max trunk volume
1,641L
1,307L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
70L
58L
CO2 emissions-
243g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Volvo V70 II Facelift 2004 2.5TVolvo V50 2.5 T5PowerTorque
  • Volvo V70 II Facelift 2004 2.5T: Power / Torque
  • Volvo V50 2.5 T5: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolvoV70 IIFacelift 20042.5T5,000 rpm1,500-4,500 rpm5,250 rpm
VolvoV502.5 T55,000 rpm1,500-4,800 rpm5,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolvoV70 IIFacelift 20042.5TVolvoV502.5 T5
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.0 s
7.2 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.4 s
7.6 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
27.3 s
28.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 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
6.8 s
6.9 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.1 s
10.3 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.9 s
13.1 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.3 s
15.4 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
156 km/h
97 mph
155 km/h
96 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoV70 IIFacelift 20042.5T
210 hp
157 kW
VolvoV502.5 T5
220 hp
164 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
VolvoV70 IIFacelift 20042.5T
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
VolvoV502.5 T5
320 Nm
236 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoV70 IIFacelift 20042.5T
1,595 kg
3,516 lb
VolvoV502.5 T5
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
VolvoV70 IIFacelift 20042.5T
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
VolvoV502.5 T5
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
VolvoV70 IIFacelift 20042.5T7.4 s
VolvoV502.5 T57.6 s

Although Volvo V50 2.5 T5 has more power, Volvo V70 II Facelift 2004 2.5T is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volvo V70 II Facelift 2004 2.5T and Volvo V50 2.5 T5: 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
VolvoV70 IIFacelift 20042.5T
9.2 L/100 km
25.6 mpg US
30.7 mpg UK
VolvoV502.5 T5
10.2 L/100 km
23.1 mpg US
27.7 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Volvo V70 II Facelift 2004 2.5T and Volvo V50 2.5 T5: 1.0 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
VolvoV70 IIFacelift 20042.5T
132 hp/t
98 kW/t
7.6 kg/hp
VolvoV502.5 T5
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
VolvoV70 IIFacelift 20042.5T
761 km
473 mi
VolvoV502.5 T5
569 km
353 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
VolvoV70 IIFacelift 20042.5T
210 hp
157 kW
7.4 s
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
VolvoV502.5 T5
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
VolvoV70 IIFacelift 20042.5T
Power
210 hp
157 kW
0-100 km/h7.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 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
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

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
VolvoV70 IIFacelift 20042.5T
Power
210 hp
157 kW
0-100 km/h7.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
9.2 L/100 km
25.6 mpg US
30.7 mpg UK
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

Volvo V70 II Facelift 2004 2.5T 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
VolvoV70 IIFacelift 20042.5T
9.2 L/100 km
25.6 mpg US
30.7 mpg UK
7.4 s
VolvoV502.5 T5
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
VolvoV70 IIFacelift 20042.5T
132 hp/t
98 kW/t
7.6 kg/hp
9.2 L/100 km
25.6 mpg US
30.7 mpg UK
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

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolvoV70 IIFacelift 20042.5TVolvoV502.5 T5
Power
210 hp
157 kW
220 hp
164 kW
Torque
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.4 s
7.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
Lightness
1,595 kg
3,516 lb
1,495 kg
3,296 lb
Fuel consumption
9.2 L/100 km
25.6 mpg US
30.7 mpg UK
10.2 L/100 km
23.1 mpg US
27.7 mpg UK
Practicality
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
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
761 km
473 mi
569 km
353 mi
CO2 score
-
243 g/km
Trunk score
485 L
17.1 cu ft
417 L
14.7 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
132 hp/t
98 kW/t
7.6 kg/hp
147 hp/t
110 kW/t
6.8 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 V70 II Facelift 2004 2.5TVolvo V50 2.5 T5
Consumption9.2 L/100 km25.6 mpg US30.7 mpg UK10.2 L/100 km23.1 mpg US27.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km16.10 LC100 km17.85 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi25.91 LC100 mi28.73 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,380 L365 US gal304 UK gal1,530 L404 US gal337 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,415 LC/year2,678 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volvo V70 II Facelift 2004 2.5T

  • Is 0.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 5 km/h (3 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 1.0 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 192 km (119 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 68 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Heaviest

Volvo V50 2.5 T5

  • Has 10 hp more
  • Is 100 kg lighter
  • Has 15 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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