Car comparison

Volvo V50 · Facelift 2007 2.5 T5vsVolvo V90 2.0 D5

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 ccGasolineAWDManualTurbochargedWagon / estate2007-2012
VS

Volvo V90

2.0 D5

235 hp1969 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTwin-turboWagon / estate2018-2020

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Volvo V90 2.0 D5

  • Most powerful
    235 hp
    175 kW
  • Highest torque
    480 Nm
    354 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.6 L/100 km
    42.0 mpg US
    50.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    6.6 L/100 km
    35.6 mpg US
    42.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.0 L/100 km
    47.0 mpg US
    56.5 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    148 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    1,071 km
    666 mi
  • Largest trunk
    560 L
  • Best overall score
    65/100
  • Best performance score
    55/100
  • Best economy score
    92/100
  • Best practicality score
    87/100

Volvo V50 Facelift 2007 2.5 T5

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.2 s
  • Fastest top speed
    240 km/h
    149 mph Unrestricted
    230 km/h
    143 mph Restricted
  • Lightest
    1,478 kg
    3,258 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    156 hp/t
    116 kW/t
    6.4 kg/hp

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolvoV50Facelift 20072.5 T5VolvoV902.0 D5
Power
230hp172kW
235hp175kW
Torque
320Nm236lb-ft
480Nm354lb-ft
Curb weight
1,478kg3,258lb
1,996kg4,400lb
Gross weight
2,050kg4,519lb
-
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Calculated
235 km/h
146 mph
To 99% top speed
69.4s99% target: 238 km/h / 148 mph
Calculated
75.9s99% target: 233 km/h / 145 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.2s
7.2s
0-200 km/h
25.6s
Calculated
28.4s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.9s
Calculated
6.8s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
9.6L/100 km24.5mpg US29.4mpg UK
5.6L/100 km42mpg US50.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
13.5L/100 km17.4mpg US20.9mpg UK
6.6L/100 km35.6mpg US42.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7.3L/100 km32.2mpg US38.7mpg UK
5L/100 km47mpg US56.5mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.1s
Calculated
15.1s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
156hp/t116kW/t71hp/1000 lb
Calculated
118hp/t88kW/t53hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
217Nm/t145lb-ft/ton
Calculated
240Nm/t161lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
604km375mi
Calculated
1,071km666mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,521cc154cu in
1,969cc120cu in
Length
4,522mm178in
4,936mm194in
Width
1,770mm70in
1,879mm74in
Height
1,457mm57in
1,475mm58in
Wheelbase
2,640mm104in
2,941mm116in
Front track
1,535mm60in
-
Rear track
1,531mm60in
-
Ground clearance-
153mm6in
Trunk volume
417L
560L
Max trunk volume
1,307L
1,526L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
58L
60L
CO2 emissions
229g/km
148g/km

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 V90 2.0 D5PowerTorque
  • Volvo V50 Facelift 2007 2.5 T5: Power / Torque
  • Volvo V90 2.0 D5: 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
VolvoV902.0 D54,000 rpm1,740-2,220 rpm5,000 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolvoV50Facelift 20072.5 T5VolvoV902.0 D5
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.9 s
6.8 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.2 s
7.2 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
25.6 s
28.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Likely limited
235 km/h
146 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.7 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
6.8 s
6.7 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.0 s
10.0 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.8 s
12.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.1 s
15.1 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
159 km/h
99 mph
155 km/h
96 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
VolvoV902.0 D5
235 hp
175 kW

Volvo V90 2.0 D5 has 5 hp more than Volvo V50 Facelift 2007 2.5 T5.

The biggest power difference is between Volvo V50 Facelift 2007 2.5 T5 and Volvo V90 2.0 D5: 5 hp (4 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
VolvoV902.0 D5
480 Nm
354 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoV50Facelift 20072.5 T5
1,478 kg
3,258 lb
VolvoV902.0 D5
1,996 kg
4,400 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
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
VolvoV902.0 D5
235 km/h
146 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 T57.2 s
VolvoV902.0 D57.2 s

Although Volvo V90 2.0 D5 has more power, Volvo V50 Facelift 2007 2.5 T5 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

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
9.6 L/100 km
24.5 mpg US
29.4 mpg UK
VolvoV902.0 D5
5.6 L/100 km
42.0 mpg US
50.4 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Volvo V90 2.0 D5 and Volvo V50 Facelift 2007 2.5 T5: 4.0 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
VolvoV50Facelift 20072.5 T5
156 hp/t
116 kW/t
6.4 kg/hp
VolvoV902.0 D5
118 hp/t
88 kW/t
8.5 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoV50Facelift 20072.5 T5
604 km
375 mi
VolvoV902.0 D5
1,071 km
666 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
7.2 s
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
VolvoV902.0 D5
235 hp
175 kW
7.2 s
235 km/h
146 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/h7.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 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
VolvoV902.0 D5
Power
235 hp
175 kW
0-100 km/h7.2 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
560 L
19.8 cu ft
Length
4,936 mm
194.3 in
Height
1,475 mm
58.1 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
VolvoV50Facelift 20072.5 T5
Power
230 hp
172 kW
0-100 km/h7.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
9.6 L/100 km
24.5 mpg US
29.4 mpg UK
VolvoV902.0 D5
Power
235 hp
175 kW
0-100 km/h7.2 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
5.6 L/100 km
42.0 mpg US
50.4 mpg UK

Volvo V90 2.0 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
VolvoV50Facelift 20072.5 T5
9.6 L/100 km
24.5 mpg US
29.4 mpg UK
7.2 s
VolvoV902.0 D5
5.6 L/100 km
42.0 mpg US
50.4 mpg UK
7.2 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
156 hp/t
116 kW/t
6.4 kg/hp
9.6 L/100 km
24.5 mpg US
29.4 mpg UK
VolvoV902.0 D5
118 hp/t
88 kW/t
8.5 kg/hp
5.6 L/100 km
42.0 mpg US
50.4 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolvoV50Facelift 20072.5 T5VolvoV902.0 D5
Power
230 hp
172 kW
235 hp
175 kW
Torque
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
480 Nm
354 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.2 s
7.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
235 km/h
146 mph
Lightness
1,478 kg
3,258 lb
1,996 kg
4,400 lb
Fuel consumption
9.6 L/100 km
24.5 mpg US
29.4 mpg UK
5.6 L/100 km
42.0 mpg US
50.4 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
560 L
19.8 cu ft
Length
4,936 mm
194.3 in
Height
1,475 mm
58.1 in
Range score
604 km
375 mi
1,071 km
666 mi
CO2 score
229 g/km
148 g/km
Trunk score
417 L
14.7 cu ft
560 L
19.8 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
156 hp/t
116 kW/t
6.4 kg/hp
118 hp/t
88 kW/t
8.5 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 Facelift 2007 2.5 T5Volvo V90 2.0 D5
Consumption9.6 L/100 km24.5 mpg US29.4 mpg UK5.6 L/100 km42 mpg US50.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km16.80 LC100 km9.80 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi27.04 LC100 mi15.77 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,440 L380 US gal317 UK gal840 L222 US gal185 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,520 LC/year1,470 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volvo V50 Facelift 2007 2.5 T5

  • Is 518 kg lighter
  • Has 5 km/h (3 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 38 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

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

Volvo V90 2.0 D5

  • Has 5 hp more
  • Has 160 Nm more
  • Uses 4.0 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 467 km (290 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 143 L more trunk volume
  • Emits 81 g/km less CO2

Pros

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

Cons

  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed

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