Car comparison

Volvo V50 2.5 T5vsVolvo XC70 II · Facelift 2013 2.4 D5

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 XC70 II · Facelift 2013

2.4 D5

215 hp2400 ccDieselAWDManualTurbochargedWagon / estate2013-2016

Comparison overview

Use the estimates as comparison hints and verify exact figures before making decisions.

Best choices

Volvo XC70 II Facelift 2013 2.4 D5

  • Highest torque
    420 Nm
    310 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.3 L/100 km
    44.4 mpg US
    53.3 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    6.1 L/100 km
    38.6 mpg US
    46.3 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.8 L/100 km
    49.0 mpg US
    58.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    139 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    1,321 km
    821 mi
  • Largest trunk
    575 L
  • Best overall score
    62/100
  • Best economy score
    93/100
  • Best practicality score
    88/100

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
  • Lightest
    1,495 kg
    3,296 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    147 hp/t
    110 kW/t
    6.8 kg/hp
  • Best performance score
    52/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolvoV502.5 T5VolvoXC70 IIFacelift 20132.4 D5
Power
220hp164kW
215hp160kW
Torque
320Nm236lb-ft
420Nm310lb-ft
Curb weight
1,495kg3,296lb
1,919kg4,231lb
Gross weight
2,020kg4,453lb
2,390kg5,269lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
72.7s99% target: 233 km/h / 145 mph
Calculated
79.9s99% target: 218 km/h / 135 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.6s
8.0s
0-200 km/h
28.3s
Calculated
38.1s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.2s
Calculated
7.6s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
10.2L/100 km23.1mpg US27.7mpg UK
5.3L/100 km44.4mpg US53.3mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
14.9L/100 km15.8mpg US19.0mpg UK
6.1L/100 km38.6mpg US46.3mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7.5L/100 km31.4mpg US37.7mpg UK
4.8L/100 km49mpg US58.9mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.4s
Calculated
15.8s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
147hp/t110kW/t67hp/1000 lb
Calculated
112hp/t84kW/t51hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
214Nm/t143lb-ft/ton
Calculated
219Nm/t146lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
569km353mi
Calculated
1,321km821mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,521cc154cu in
2,400cc146cu in
Length
4,514mm178in
4,838mm190in
Width
1,770mm70in
1,870mm74in
Height
1,452mm57in
1,604mm63in
Wheelbase
2,640mm104in
2,815mm111in
Front track
1,535mm60in
1,614mm64in
Rear track
1,531mm60in
1,580mm62in
Trunk volume
417L
575L
Max trunk volume
1,307L
1,600L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
58L
70L
CO2 emissions
243g/km
139g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Volvo V50 2.5 T5Volvo XC70 II Facelift 2013 2.4 D5PowerTorque
  • Volvo V50 2.5 T5: Power / Torque
  • Volvo XC70 II Facelift 2013 2.4 D5: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolvoV502.5 T55,000 rpm1,500-4,800 rpm5,250 rpm
VolvoXC70 IIFacelift 20132.4 D54,000 rpm1,500-3,250 rpm4,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolvoV502.5 T5VolvoXC70 IIFacelift 20132.4 D5
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.2 s
7.6 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.6 s
8.0 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
28.3 s
38.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
Likely limited
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.7 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
6.9 s
6.9 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.3 s
10.4 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.1 s
13.3 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.4 s
15.8 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
155 km/h
96 mph
147 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
VolvoXC70 IIFacelift 20132.4 D5
215 hp
160 kW

Volvo V50 2.5 T5 has 5 hp more than Volvo XC70 II Facelift 2013 2.4 D5.

The biggest power difference is between Volvo XC70 II Facelift 2013 2.4 D5 and Volvo V50 2.5 T5: 5 hp (4 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
VolvoXC70 IIFacelift 20132.4 D5
420 Nm
310 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
VolvoXC70 IIFacelift 20132.4 D5
1,919 kg
4,231 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
VolvoXC70 IIFacelift 20132.4 D5
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 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
VolvoXC70 IIFacelift 20132.4 D58.0 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volvo V50 2.5 T5 and Volvo XC70 II Facelift 2013 2.4 D5: 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
10.2 L/100 km
23.1 mpg US
27.7 mpg UK
VolvoXC70 IIFacelift 20132.4 D5
5.3 L/100 km
44.4 mpg US
53.3 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Volvo XC70 II Facelift 2013 2.4 D5 and Volvo V50 2.5 T5: 4.9 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
VolvoXC70 IIFacelift 20132.4 D5
112 hp/t
84 kW/t
8.9 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
VolvoXC70 IIFacelift 20132.4 D5
1,321 km
821 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
VolvoXC70 IIFacelift 20132.4 D5
215 hp
160 kW
8.0 s
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 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
VolvoXC70 IIFacelift 20132.4 D5
Power
215 hp
160 kW
0-100 km/h8.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
575 L
20.3 cu ft
Length
4,838 mm
190.5 in
Height
1,604 mm
63.1 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
VolvoXC70 IIFacelift 20132.4 D5
Power
215 hp
160 kW
0-100 km/h8.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
5.3 L/100 km
44.4 mpg US
53.3 mpg UK

Volvo XC70 II Facelift 2013 2.4 D5 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
VolvoXC70 IIFacelift 20132.4 D5
5.3 L/100 km
44.4 mpg US
53.3 mpg UK
8.0 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
VolvoXC70 IIFacelift 20132.4 D5
112 hp/t
84 kW/t
8.9 kg/hp
5.3 L/100 km
44.4 mpg US
53.3 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolvoV502.5 T5VolvoXC70 IIFacelift 20132.4 D5
Power
220 hp
164 kW
215 hp
160 kW
Torque
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
420 Nm
310 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.6 s
8.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Lightness
1,495 kg
3,296 lb
1,919 kg
4,231 lb
Fuel consumption
10.2 L/100 km
23.1 mpg US
27.7 mpg UK
5.3 L/100 km
44.4 mpg US
53.3 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
4,838 mm
190.5 in
Height
1,604 mm
63.1 in
Range score
569 km
353 mi
1,321 km
821 mi
CO2 score
243 g/km
139 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
112 hp/t
84 kW/t
8.9 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 XC70 II Facelift 2013 2.4 D5
Consumption10.2 L/100 km23.1 mpg US27.7 mpg UK5.3 L/100 km44.4 mpg US53.3 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km17.85 LC100 km9.28 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi28.73 LC100 mi14.93 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,530 L404 US gal337 UK gal795 L210 US gal175 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,678 LC/year1,391 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volvo V50 2.5 T5

  • Has 5 hp more
  • Is 424 kg lighter
  • Is 0.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 15 km/h (9 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 35 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

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

Volvo XC70 II Facelift 2013 2.4 D5

  • Has 100 Nm more
  • Uses 4.9 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 752 km (467 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 158 L more trunk volume
  • Emits 104 g/km less CO2

Pros

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

Cons

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

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