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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 (Stage 3)

345 hp2521 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedWagon / estate2007-2012
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Volvo V50 · Facelift 2007

2.5 T5 (Stage 2)

299 hp2521 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedWagon / estate2007-2012
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Volvo V50 · Facelift 2007

2.5 T5 (Stage 1)

271 hp2521 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedWagon / estate2007-2012
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Volvo V50 · Facelift 2007

2.5 T5

230 hp2521 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedWagon / estate2007-2012

Comparison overview

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Volvo V50 Facelift 2007 2.5 T5 (Stage 3) 345 hp

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.4 s
  • Fastest top speed
    281 km/h
    175 mph
  • Most powerful
    345 hp
    257 kW
  • Highest torque
    496 Nm
    366 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,406 kg
    3,100 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    245 hp/t
    183 kW/t
    4.1 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    8.7 L/100 km
    27.0 mpg US
    32.5 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    12.6 L/100 km
    18.7 mpg US
    22.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    6.4 L/100 km
    36.8 mpg US
    44.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    208 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    713 km
    443 mi
  • Largest trunk
    417 L
  • Best overall score
    76/100
  • Best performance score
    73/100
  • Best economy score
    83/100
  • Best practicality score
    81/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolvoV50Facelift 20072.5 T5 (Stage 3)345 hpVolvoV50Facelift 20072.5 T5 (Stage 2)299 hpVolvoV50Facelift 20072.5 T5 (Stage 1)271 hpVolvoV50Facelift 20072.5 T5230 hp
Power
345hp257kW+115 hp
299hp223kW+69 hp
271hp202kW+41 hp
230hp172kW
Torque
496Nm366lb-ft+176 Nm
432Nm319lb-ft+112 Nm
390Nm288lb-ft+70 Nm
320Nm236lb-ft
Curb weight
1,406kg3,100lb
1,406kg3,100lb
1,406kg3,100lb
1,406kg3,100lb
Gross weight
2,000kg4,409lb
2,000kg4,409lb
2,000kg4,409lb
2,000kg4,409lb
Top speed
281 km/h
175 mph
+31 km/h
269 km/h
167 mph
+19 km/h
262 km/h
163 mph
+12 km/h
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
54.4s99% target: 278 km/h / 173 mph-14.7 s
Calculated
59.5s99% target: 266 km/h / 165 mph-9.6 s
Calculated
63.1s99% target: 259 km/h / 161 mph-6.0 s
Calculated
69.1s99% target: 248 km/h / 154 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.4s-1.6 s
5.9s-1.0 s
6.2s-0.7 s
6.9s
0-200 km/h
14.9s-8.0 s
Calculated
17.4s-5.6 s
Calculated
19.2s-3.8 s
Calculated
23.0s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.1s-1.5 s
Calculated
5.6s-1.0 s
Calculated
5.9s-0.6 s
Calculated
6.6s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
8.7L/100 km27mpg US32.5mpg UK
8.7L/100 km27mpg US32.5mpg UK
8.7L/100 km27mpg US32.5mpg UK
8.7L/100 km27mpg US32.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
12.6L/100 km18.7mpg US22.4mpg UK
12.6L/100 km18.7mpg US22.4mpg UK
12.6L/100 km18.7mpg US22.4mpg UK
12.6L/100 km18.7mpg US22.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6.4L/100 km36.8mpg US44.1mpg UK
6.4L/100 km36.8mpg US44.1mpg UK
6.4L/100 km36.8mpg US44.1mpg UK
6.4L/100 km36.8mpg US44.1mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.2s-1.6 s
Calculated
13.8s-1.0 s
Calculated
14.1s-0.7 s
Calculated
14.8s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
245hp/t183kW/t111hp/1000 lb
Calculated
213hp/t159kW/t96hp/1000 lb
Calculated
193hp/t144kW/t88hp/1000 lb
Calculated
164hp/t122kW/t74hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
353Nm/t236lb-ft/ton
Calculated
307Nm/t206lb-ft/ton
Calculated
278Nm/t186lb-ft/ton
Calculated
228Nm/t152lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
713km443mi
Calculated
713km443mi
Calculated
713km443mi
Calculated
713km443mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,521cc154cu in
2,521cc154cu in
2,521cc154cu in
2,521cc154cu in
Length
4,522mm178in
4,522mm178in
4,522mm178in
4,522mm178in
Width
1,770mm70in
1,770mm70in
1,770mm70in
1,770mm70in
Height
1,457mm57in
1,457mm57in
1,457mm57in
1,457mm57in
Wheelbase
2,640mm104in
2,640mm104in
2,640mm104in
2,640mm104in
Front track
1,535mm60in
1,535mm60in
1,535mm60in
1,535mm60in
Rear track
1,531mm60in
1,531mm60in
1,531mm60in
1,531mm60in
Trunk volume
417L
417L
417L
417L
Max trunk volume
1,307L
1,307L
1,307L
1,307L
Doors
5
5
5
5
Seats
5
5
5
5
Fuel tank
62L
62L
62L
62L
CO2 emissions
208g/km
208g/km
208g/km
208g/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 T5 (Stage 3) 345 hpVolvo V50 Facelift 2007 2.5 T5 (Stage 2) 299 hpVolvo V50 Facelift 2007 2.5 T5 (Stage 1) 271 hpVolvo V50 Facelift 2007 2.5 T5 230 hpPowerTorque
  • Volvo V50 Facelift 2007 2.5 T5 (Stage 3) 345 hp: Power / Torque
  • Volvo V50 Facelift 2007 2.5 T5 (Stage 2) 299 hp: Power / Torque
  • Volvo V50 Facelift 2007 2.5 T5 (Stage 1) 271 hp: Power / Torque
  • Volvo V50 Facelift 2007 2.5 T5 230 hp: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolvoV50Facelift 20072.5 T5 (Stage 3)345 hp5,000 rpm1,500-5,000 rpm5,250 rpm
VolvoV50Facelift 20072.5 T5 (Stage 2)299 hp5,000 rpm1,500-5,000 rpm5,250 rpm
VolvoV50Facelift 20072.5 T5 (Stage 1)271 hp5,000 rpm1,500-5,000 rpm5,250 rpm
VolvoV50Facelift 20072.5 T5230 hp5,000 rpm1,500-5,000 rpm5,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolvoV50Facelift 20072.5 T5 (Stage 3)345 hpVolvoV50Facelift 20072.5 T5 (Stage 2)299 hpVolvoV50Facelift 20072.5 T5 (Stage 1)271 hpVolvoV50Facelift 20072.5 T5230 hp
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.1 s
5.6 s
5.9 s
6.6 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.4 s
5.9 s
6.2 s
6.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
14.9 s
17.4 s
19.2 s
23.0 s
Top speed
281 km/h
175 mph
269 km/h
167 mph
262 km/h
163 mph
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.5 s
2.6 s
2.7 s
330 ft
101 m
6.1 s
6.3 s
6.4 s
6.7 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.9 s
9.2 s
9.5 s
9.9 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.2 s
11.7 s
12.0 s
12.6 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.2 s
13.8 s
14.1 s
14.8 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
187 km/h
116 mph
178 km/h
111 mph
172 km/h
107 mph
163 km/h
101 mph

Power comparison

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

Volvo V50 Facelift 2007 2.5 T5 (Stage 3) 345 hp has 115 hp more than Volvo V50 Facelift 2007 2.5 T5 230 hp.

The biggest power difference is between Volvo V50 Facelift 2007 2.5 T5 230 hp and Volvo V50 Facelift 2007 2.5 T5 (Stage 3) 345 hp: 115 hp (86 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / 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 (Stage 3)345 hp
281 km/h
175 mph
VolvoV50Facelift 20072.5 T5 (Stage 2)299 hp
269 km/h
167 mph
VolvoV50Facelift 20072.5 T5 (Stage 1)271 hp
262 km/h
163 mph
VolvoV50Facelift 20072.5 T5230 hp
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volvo V50 Facelift 2007 2.5 T5 (Stage 3) 345 hp and Volvo V50 Facelift 2007 2.5 T5 230 hp: 1.6 s.

The closest cars by acceleration are Volvo V50 Facelift 2007 2.5 T5 (Stage 2) 299 hp and Volvo V50 Facelift 2007 2.5 T5 (Stage 1) 271 hp, separated by only 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
VolvoV50Facelift 20072.5 T5 (Stage 3)345 hp
8.7 L/100 km
27.0 mpg US
32.5 mpg UK
VolvoV50Facelift 20072.5 T5 (Stage 2)299 hp
8.7 L/100 km
27.0 mpg US
32.5 mpg UK
VolvoV50Facelift 20072.5 T5 (Stage 1)271 hp
8.7 L/100 km
27.0 mpg US
32.5 mpg UK
VolvoV50Facelift 20072.5 T5230 hp
8.7 L/100 km
27.0 mpg US
32.5 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 (Stage 3)345 hp
245 hp/t
183 kW/t
4.1 kg/hp
VolvoV50Facelift 20072.5 T5 (Stage 2)299 hp
213 hp/t
159 kW/t
4.7 kg/hp
VolvoV50Facelift 20072.5 T5 (Stage 1)271 hp
193 hp/t
144 kW/t
5.2 kg/hp
VolvoV50Facelift 20072.5 T5230 hp
164 hp/t
122 kW/t
6.1 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
VolvoV50Facelift 20072.5 T5 (Stage 3)345 hp
345 hp
257 kW
5.4 s
281 km/h
175 mph
VolvoV50Facelift 20072.5 T5 (Stage 2)299 hp
299 hp
223 kW
5.9 s
269 km/h
167 mph
VolvoV50Facelift 20072.5 T5 (Stage 1)271 hp
271 hp
202 kW
6.2 s
262 km/h
163 mph
VolvoV50Facelift 20072.5 T5230 hp
230 hp
172 kW
6.9 s
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 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 (Stage 3)345 hp
Power
345 hp
257 kW
0-100 km/h5.4 s
Top speed
281 km/h
175 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
VolvoV50Facelift 20072.5 T5 (Stage 2)299 hp
Power
299 hp
223 kW
0-100 km/h5.9 s
Top speed
269 km/h
167 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
VolvoV50Facelift 20072.5 T5 (Stage 1)271 hp
Power
271 hp
202 kW
0-100 km/h6.2 s
Top speed
262 km/h
163 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
VolvoV50Facelift 20072.5 T5230 hp
Power
230 hp
172 kW
0-100 km/h6.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 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

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 (Stage 3)345 hp
Power
345 hp
257 kW
0-100 km/h5.4 s
Top speed
281 km/h
175 mph
8.7 L/100 km
27.0 mpg US
32.5 mpg UK
VolvoV50Facelift 20072.5 T5 (Stage 2)299 hp
Power
299 hp
223 kW
0-100 km/h5.9 s
Top speed
269 km/h
167 mph
8.7 L/100 km
27.0 mpg US
32.5 mpg UK
VolvoV50Facelift 20072.5 T5 (Stage 1)271 hp
Power
271 hp
202 kW
0-100 km/h6.2 s
Top speed
262 km/h
163 mph
8.7 L/100 km
27.0 mpg US
32.5 mpg UK
VolvoV50Facelift 20072.5 T5230 hp
Power
230 hp
172 kW
0-100 km/h6.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
8.7 L/100 km
27.0 mpg US
32.5 mpg UK

Volvo V50 Facelift 2007 2.5 T5 (Stage 3) 345 hp 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 (Stage 3)345 hp
8.7 L/100 km
27.0 mpg US
32.5 mpg UK
5.4 s
VolvoV50Facelift 20072.5 T5 (Stage 2)299 hp
8.7 L/100 km
27.0 mpg US
32.5 mpg UK
5.9 s
VolvoV50Facelift 20072.5 T5 (Stage 1)271 hp
8.7 L/100 km
27.0 mpg US
32.5 mpg UK
6.2 s
VolvoV50Facelift 20072.5 T5230 hp
8.7 L/100 km
27.0 mpg US
32.5 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 (Stage 3)345 hp
245 hp/t
183 kW/t
4.1 kg/hp
8.7 L/100 km
27.0 mpg US
32.5 mpg UK
VolvoV50Facelift 20072.5 T5 (Stage 2)299 hp
213 hp/t
159 kW/t
4.7 kg/hp
8.7 L/100 km
27.0 mpg US
32.5 mpg UK
VolvoV50Facelift 20072.5 T5 (Stage 1)271 hp
193 hp/t
144 kW/t
5.2 kg/hp
8.7 L/100 km
27.0 mpg US
32.5 mpg UK
VolvoV50Facelift 20072.5 T5230 hp
164 hp/t
122 kW/t
6.1 kg/hp
8.7 L/100 km
27.0 mpg US
32.5 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolvoV50Facelift 20072.5 T5 (Stage 3)345 hpVolvoV50Facelift 20072.5 T5 (Stage 2)299 hpVolvoV50Facelift 20072.5 T5 (Stage 1)271 hpVolvoV50Facelift 20072.5 T5230 hp
Power
345 hp
257 kW
299 hp
223 kW
271 hp
202 kW
230 hp
172 kW
Torque
496 Nm
366 lb-ft
432 Nm
319 lb-ft
390 Nm
288 lb-ft
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.4 s
5.9 s
6.2 s
6.9 s
Top speed
281 km/h
175 mph
269 km/h
167 mph
262 km/h
163 mph
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Lightness
1,406 kg
3,100 lb
1,406 kg
3,100 lb
1,406 kg
3,100 lb
1,406 kg
3,100 lb
Fuel consumption
8.7 L/100 km
27.0 mpg US
32.5 mpg UK
8.7 L/100 km
27.0 mpg US
32.5 mpg UK
8.7 L/100 km
27.0 mpg US
32.5 mpg UK
8.7 L/100 km
27.0 mpg US
32.5 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
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
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
417 L
14.7 cu ft
Length
4,522 mm
178.0 in
Height
1,457 mm
57.4 in
Range score
713 km
443 mi
713 km
443 mi
713 km
443 mi
713 km
443 mi
CO2 score
208 g/km
208 g/km
208 g/km
208 g/km
Trunk score
417 L
14.7 cu ft
417 L
14.7 cu ft
417 L
14.7 cu ft
417 L
14.7 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
245 hp/t
183 kW/t
4.1 kg/hp
213 hp/t
159 kW/t
4.7 kg/hp
193 hp/t
144 kW/t
5.2 kg/hp
164 hp/t
122 kW/t
6.1 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score
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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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleVolvo V50 Facelift 2007 2.5 T5 (Stage 3) 345 hpVolvo V50 Facelift 2007 2.5 T5 (Stage 2) 299 hpVolvo V50 Facelift 2007 2.5 T5 (Stage 1) 271 hpVolvo V50 Facelift 2007 2.5 T5 230 hp
Consumption8.7 L/100 km27 mpg US32.5 mpg UK8.7 L/100 km27 mpg US32.5 mpg UK8.7 L/100 km27 mpg US32.5 mpg UK8.7 L/100 km27 mpg US32.5 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km15.22 LC100 km15.22 LC100 km15.22 LC100 km15.22 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi24.50 LC100 mi24.50 LC100 mi24.50 LC100 mi24.50 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,305 L345 US gal287 UK gal1,305 L345 US gal287 UK gal1,305 L345 US gal287 UK gal1,305 L345 US gal287 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,284 LC/year2,284 LC/year2,284 LC/year2,284 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volvo V50 Facelift 2007 2.5 T5 (Stage 3) 345 hp

  • Has 46 hp more
  • Has 64 Nm more
  • Is 0.5 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 12 km/h (7 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 33 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
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Highest CO2 emissions

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