Car comparison

Volvo V50 2.5 T5vsVolvo V70 III 3.2

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 III

3.2

243 hp3192 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedWagon / estate2011-2013

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
  • 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
  • Best overall score
    61/100
  • Best performance score
    52/100

Volvo V70 III 3.2

  • Most powerful
    243 hp
    181 kW
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    9.7 L/100 km
    24.2 mpg US
    29.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    224 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    722 km
    448 mi
  • Largest trunk
    575 L
  • Best economy score
    81/100
  • Best practicality score
    87/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolvoV502.5 T5VolvoV70 III3.2
Power
220hp164kW
243hp181kW
Torque
320Nm236lb-ft
320Nm236lb-ft
Curb weight
1,495kg3,296lb
1,806kg3,982lb
Gross weight
2,020kg4,453lb
2,410kg5,313lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
Calculated
230 km/h
143 mph
To 99% top speed
72.7s99% target: 233 km/h / 145 mph
Calculated
87.3s99% target: 228 km/h / 141 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.6s
8.6s
0-200 km/h
28.3s
Calculated
35.3s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.2s
Calculated
8.2s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
10.2L/100 km23.1mpg US27.7mpg UK
9.7L/100 km24.2mpg US29.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
14.9L/100 km15.8mpg US19.0mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption highway
7.5L/100 km31.4mpg US37.7mpg UK
-
Quarter mile
15.4s
Calculated
16.2s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
147hp/t110kW/t67hp/1000 lb
Calculated
135hp/t100kW/t61hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
214Nm/t143lb-ft/ton
Calculated
177Nm/t119lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
569km353mi
Calculated
722km448mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,521cc154cu in
3,192cc195cu in
Length
4,514mm178in
4,823mm190in
Width
1,770mm70in
1,907mm75in
Height
1,452mm57in
1,547mm61in
Wheelbase
2,640mm104in
2,816mm111in
Front track
1,535mm60in
1,588mm63in
Rear track
1,531mm60in
1,586mm62in
Ground clearance-
151mm6in
Trunk volume
417L
575L
Max trunk volume
1,307L
-
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
58L
70L
CO2 emissions
243g/km
224g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Volvo V50 2.5 T5Volvo V70 III 3.2PowerTorque
  • Volvo V50 2.5 T5: Power / Torque
  • Volvo V70 III 3.2: 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 III3.26,400 rpm3,180 rpm6,650 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolvoV502.5 T5VolvoV70 III3.2
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.2 s
8.2 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.6 s
8.6 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
28.3 s
35.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
Likely limited
230 km/h
143 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.7 s
2.8 s
330 ft
101 m
6.9 s
7.2 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.3 s
10.7 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.1 s
13.7 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.4 s
16.2 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
155 km/h
96 mph
146 km/h
91 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 III3.2
243 hp
181 kW

Volvo V70 III 3.2 has 23 hp more than Volvo V50 2.5 T5.

The biggest power difference is between Volvo V50 2.5 T5 and Volvo V70 III 3.2: 23 hp (17 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 III3.2
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 III3.2
1,806 kg
3,982 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 III3.2
230 km/h
143 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 III3.28.6 s

Although Volvo V70 III 3.2 has more power, Volvo V50 2.5 T5 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volvo V50 2.5 T5 and Volvo V70 III 3.2: 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
VolvoV502.5 T5
10.2 L/100 km
23.1 mpg US
27.7 mpg UK
VolvoV70 III3.2
9.7 L/100 km
24.2 mpg US
29.1 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Volvo V70 III 3.2 and Volvo V50 2.5 T5: 0.5 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
VolvoV502.5 T5
147 hp/t
110 kW/t
6.8 kg/hp
VolvoV70 III3.2
135 hp/t
100 kW/t
7.4 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 III3.2
722 km
448 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 III3.2
243 hp
181 kW
8.6 s
230 km/h
143 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 III3.2
Power
243 hp
181 kW
0-100 km/h8.6 s
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
575 L
20.3 cu ft
Length
4,823 mm
189.9 in
Height
1,547 mm
60.9 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 III3.2
Power
243 hp
181 kW
0-100 km/h8.6 s
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
9.7 L/100 km
24.2 mpg US
29.1 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 III3.2
9.7 L/100 km
24.2 mpg US
29.1 mpg UK
8.6 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
147 hp/t
110 kW/t
6.8 kg/hp
10.2 L/100 km
23.1 mpg US
27.7 mpg UK
VolvoV70 III3.2
135 hp/t
100 kW/t
7.4 kg/hp
9.7 L/100 km
24.2 mpg US
29.1 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolvoV502.5 T5VolvoV70 III3.2
Power
220 hp
164 kW
243 hp
181 kW
Torque
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.6 s
8.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
230 km/h
143 mph
Lightness
1,495 kg
3,296 lb
1,806 kg
3,982 lb
Fuel consumption
10.2 L/100 km
23.1 mpg US
27.7 mpg UK
9.7 L/100 km
24.2 mpg US
29.1 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
575 L
20.3 cu ft
Length
4,823 mm
189.9 in
Height
1,547 mm
60.9 in
Range score
569 km
353 mi
722 km
448 mi
CO2 score
243 g/km
224 g/km
Trunk score
417 L
14.7 cu ft
575 L
20.3 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
147 hp/t
110 kW/t
6.8 kg/hp
135 hp/t
100 kW/t
7.4 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 T5Volvo V70 III 3.2
Consumption10.2 L/100 km23.1 mpg US27.7 mpg UK9.7 L/100 km24.2 mpg US29.1 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km17.85 LC100 km16.97 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi28.73 LC100 mi27.32 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,530 L404 US gal337 UK gal1,455 L384 US gal320 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,678 LC/year2,546 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volvo V50 2.5 T5

  • Is 311 kg lighter
  • Is 1.0 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 5 km/h (3 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 13 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

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

Volvo V70 III 3.2

  • Has 23 hp more
  • Uses 0.5 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 153 km (95 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 158 L more trunk volume
  • Emits 19 g/km less CO2

Pros

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

Cons

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

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