Car comparison

Volvo V50 · Facelift 2007 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 · Facelift 2007

2.5 T5

230 hp2521 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedWagon / estate2007-2012
VS

Volvo V70 II · Facelift 2004

2.5T

210 hp2521 ccGasolineFWDAutomaticTurbochargedWagon / estate2004-2007

Comparison overview

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Volvo V50 Facelift 2007 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
    230 hp
    172 kW
  • Highest torque
    320 Nm
    236 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,492 kg
    3,289 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    154 hp/t
    115 kW/t
    6.5 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    10.1 L/100 km
    23.3 mpg US
    28.0 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    14.3 L/100 km
    16.4 mpg US
    19.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    7.2 L/100 km
    32.7 mpg US
    39.2 mpg UK
  • Best overall score
    62/100
  • Best performance score
    53/100
  • Best economy score
    80/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolvoV50Facelift 20072.5 T5VolvoV70 IIFacelift 20042.5T
Power
230hp172kW
210hp157kW
Torque
320Nm236lb-ft
320Nm236lb-ft
Curb weight
1,492kg3,289lb
1,595kg3,516lb
Gross weight
2,050kg4,519lb
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
71.4s99% 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
28.0s
Calculated
29.8s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.2s
Calculated
7.4s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
10.1L/100 km23.3mpg US28.0mpg UK
10.1L/100 km23.3mpg US28.0mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
14.3L/100 km16.4mpg US19.8mpg UK
14.4L/100 km16.3mpg US19.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7.2L/100 km32.7mpg US39.2mpg UK
7.7L/100 km30.5mpg US36.7mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.4s
Calculated
15.6s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
154hp/t115kW/t70hp/1000 lb
Calculated
132hp/t98kW/t60hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
214Nm/t144lb-ft/ton
Calculated
201Nm/t134lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
574km357mi
Calculated
693km431mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,521cc154cu in
2,521cc154cu in
Length
4,522mm178in
4,710mm185in
Width
1,770mm70in
1,804mm71in
Height
1,457mm57in
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
241g/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 Facelift 2007 2.5 T5Volvo V70 II Facelift 2004 2.5TPowerTorque
  • Volvo V50 Facelift 2007 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
VolvoV50Facelift 20072.5 T55,000 rpm1,500-5,000 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
MetricVolvoV50Facelift 20072.5 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
28.0 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
97 mph
153 km/h
95 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoV50Facelift 20072.5 T5
230 hp
172 kW
VolvoV70 IIFacelift 20042.5T
210 hp
157 kW

Volvo V50 Facelift 2007 2.5 T5 has 20 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 Facelift 2007 2.5 T5: 20 hp (15 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoV50Facelift 20072.5 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
VolvoV50Facelift 20072.5 T5
1,492 kg
3,289 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
VolvoV50Facelift 20072.5 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
VolvoV50Facelift 20072.5 T57.6 s
VolvoV70 IIFacelift 20042.5T7.8 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volvo V50 Facelift 2007 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
VolvoV50Facelift 20072.5 T5
10.1 L/100 km
23.3 mpg US
28.0 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
VolvoV50Facelift 20072.5 T5
154 hp/t
115 kW/t
6.5 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
VolvoV50Facelift 20072.5 T5
574 km
357 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
VolvoV50Facelift 20072.5 T5
230 hp
172 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
VolvoV50Facelift 20072.5 T5
Power
230 hp
172 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
4,522 mm
178.0 in
Height
1,457 mm
57.4 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
VolvoV50Facelift 20072.5 T5
Power
230 hp
172 kW
0-100 km/h7.6 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
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 Facelift 2007 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
VolvoV50Facelift 20072.5 T5
10.1 L/100 km
23.3 mpg US
28.0 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
VolvoV50Facelift 20072.5 T5
154 hp/t
115 kW/t
6.5 kg/hp
10.1 L/100 km
23.3 mpg US
28.0 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
VehicleVolvoV50Facelift 20072.5 T5VolvoV70 IIFacelift 20042.5T
Power
230 hp
172 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
1,492 kg
3,289 lb
1,595 kg
3,516 lb
Fuel consumption
10.1 L/100 km
23.3 mpg US
28.0 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
4,522 mm
178.0 in
Height
1,457 mm
57.4 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
574 km
357 mi
693 km
431 mi
CO2 score
241 g/km
-
Trunk score
417 L
14.7 cu ft
485 L
17.1 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
154 hp/t
115 kW/t
6.5 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.

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 Facelift 2007 2.5 T5Volvo V70 II Facelift 2004 2.5T
Consumption10.1 L/100 km23.3 mpg US28 mpg UK10.1 L/100 km23.3 mpg US28 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km17.68 LC100 km17.68 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi28.45 LC100 mi28.45 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,515 L400 US gal333 UK gal1,515 L400 US gal333 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,651 LC/year2,651 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volvo V50 Facelift 2007 2.5 T5

  • Has 20 hp more
  • Is 103 kg lighter
  • Is 0.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 22 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

Cons

  • Smallest trunk

Volvo V70 II Facelift 2004 2.5T

  • Has 119 km (74 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 68 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

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

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