Car comparison

Volvo V50 · Facelift 2007 2.5 T5vsVolvo XC70 II · Facelift 2013 3.0 T6

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 XC70 II · Facelift 2013

3.0 T6

304 hp2953 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedWagon / estate2013-2016

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Volvo XC70 II Facelift 2013 3.0 T6

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.9 s
  • Most powerful
    304 hp
    227 kW
  • Highest torque
    440 Nm
    325 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    157 hp/t
    117 kW/t
    6.4 kg/hp
  • Best estimated range
    660 km
    410 mi
  • Largest trunk
    575 L
  • Best overall score
    67/100
  • Best performance score
    57/100
  • Best practicality score
    88/100

Volvo V50 Facelift 2007 2.5 T5

  • Fastest top speed
    240 km/h
    149 mph Unrestricted
    230 km/h
    143 mph Restricted
  • Lightest
    1,478 kg
    3,258 lb
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    9.6 L/100 km
    24.5 mpg US
    29.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    13.5 L/100 km
    17.4 mpg US
    20.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    7.3 L/100 km
    32.2 mpg US
    38.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    229 g/km
  • Best economy score
    81/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolvoV50Facelift 20072.5 T5VolvoXC70 IIFacelift 20133.0 T6
Power
230hp172kW
304hp227kW
Torque
320Nm236lb-ft
440Nm325lb-ft
Curb weight
1,478kg3,258lb
1,940kg4,277lb
Gross weight
2,050kg4,519lb
2,410kg5,313lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
69.4s99% target: 238 km/h / 148 mph
Calculated
63.8s99% target: 218 km/h / 135 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.2s
6.9s
0-200 km/h
25.6s
Calculated
31.2s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.9s
Calculated
6.6s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
9.6L/100 km24.5mpg US29.4mpg UK
10.6L/100 km22.2mpg US26.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
13.5L/100 km17.4mpg US20.9mpg UK
15.1L/100 km15.6mpg US18.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7.3L/100 km32.2mpg US38.7mpg UK
8.1L/100 km29mpg US34.9mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.1s
Calculated
14.9s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
156hp/t116kW/t71hp/1000 lb
Calculated
157hp/t117kW/t71hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
217Nm/t145lb-ft/ton
Calculated
227Nm/t152lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
604km375mi
Calculated
660km410mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,521cc154cu in
2,953cc180cu in
Length
4,522mm178in
4,838mm190in
Width
1,770mm70in
1,876mm74in
Height
1,457mm57in
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
229g/km
248g/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 XC70 II Facelift 2013 3.0 T6PowerTorque
  • Volvo V50 Facelift 2007 2.5 T5: Power / Torque
  • Volvo XC70 II Facelift 2013 3.0 T6: 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
VolvoXC70 IIFacelift 20133.0 T65,600 rpm2,100-4,200 rpm5,850 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolvoV50Facelift 20072.5 T5VolvoXC70 IIFacelift 20133.0 T6
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.9 s
6.6 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.2 s
6.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
25.6 s
31.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 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
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.8 s
6.6 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.0 s
9.8 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.8 s
12.6 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.1 s
14.9 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
159 km/h
99 mph
155 km/h
97 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
VolvoXC70 IIFacelift 20133.0 T6
304 hp
227 kW

Volvo XC70 II Facelift 2013 3.0 T6 has 74 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 XC70 II Facelift 2013 3.0 T6: 74 hp (55 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
VolvoXC70 IIFacelift 20133.0 T6
440 Nm
325 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
VolvoXC70 IIFacelift 20133.0 T6
1,940 kg
4,277 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
VolvoXC70 IIFacelift 20133.0 T6
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
VolvoV50Facelift 20072.5 T57.2 s
VolvoXC70 IIFacelift 20133.0 T66.9 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volvo XC70 II Facelift 2013 3.0 T6 and Volvo V50 Facelift 2007 2.5 T5: 0.3 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
9.6 L/100 km
24.5 mpg US
29.4 mpg UK
VolvoXC70 IIFacelift 20133.0 T6
10.6 L/100 km
22.2 mpg US
26.6 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Volvo V50 Facelift 2007 2.5 T5 and Volvo XC70 II Facelift 2013 3.0 T6: 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
VolvoV50Facelift 20072.5 T5
156 hp/t
116 kW/t
6.4 kg/hp
VolvoXC70 IIFacelift 20133.0 T6
157 hp/t
117 kW/t
6.4 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
VolvoXC70 IIFacelift 20133.0 T6
660 km
410 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
VolvoXC70 IIFacelift 20133.0 T6
304 hp
227 kW
6.9 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
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
VolvoXC70 IIFacelift 20133.0 T6
Power
304 hp
227 kW
0-100 km/h6.9 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
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
VolvoXC70 IIFacelift 20133.0 T6
Power
304 hp
227 kW
0-100 km/h6.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
10.6 L/100 km
22.2 mpg US
26.6 mpg UK

Volvo XC70 II Facelift 2013 3.0 T6 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
VolvoXC70 IIFacelift 20133.0 T6
10.6 L/100 km
22.2 mpg US
26.6 mpg UK
6.9 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
VolvoXC70 IIFacelift 20133.0 T6
157 hp/t
117 kW/t
6.4 kg/hp
10.6 L/100 km
22.2 mpg US
26.6 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolvoV50Facelift 20072.5 T5VolvoXC70 IIFacelift 20133.0 T6
Power
230 hp
172 kW
304 hp
227 kW
Torque
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
440 Nm
325 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.2 s
6.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Lightness
1,478 kg
3,258 lb
1,940 kg
4,277 lb
Fuel consumption
9.6 L/100 km
24.5 mpg US
29.4 mpg UK
10.6 L/100 km
22.2 mpg US
26.6 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
575 L
20.3 cu ft
Length
4,838 mm
190.5 in
Height
1,604 mm
63.1 in
Range score
604 km
375 mi
660 km
410 mi
CO2 score
229 g/km
248 g/km
Trunk score
417 L
14.7 cu ft
575 L
20.3 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
156 hp/t
116 kW/t
6.4 kg/hp
157 hp/t
117 kW/t
6.4 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 Facelift 2007 2.5 T5Volvo XC70 II Facelift 2013 3.0 T6
Consumption9.6 L/100 km24.5 mpg US29.4 mpg UK10.6 L/100 km22.2 mpg US26.6 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km16.80 LC100 km18.55 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi27.04 LC100 mi29.85 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,440 L380 US gal317 UK gal1,590 L420 US gal350 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,520 LC/year2,783 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volvo V50 Facelift 2007 2.5 T5

  • Is 462 kg lighter
  • Has 20 km/h (12 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 1.0 L/100 km less fuel
  • Emits 19 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Smallest trunk

Volvo XC70 II Facelift 2013 3.0 T6

  • Has 74 hp more
  • Has 120 Nm more
  • Is 0.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 1 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 56 km (35 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 158 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed
  • Highest CO2 emissions

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