Car comparison

Volvo V50 · Facelift 2007 2.5 T5vsVolvo V70 III 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 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedWagon / estate2007-2012
VS

Volvo V70 III

3.0 T6

304 hp2953 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedWagon / estate2011-2013

Comparison overview

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Volvo V50 Facelift 2007 2.5 T5

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.9 s
  • Fastest top speed
    250 km/h
    155 mph Unrestricted
    240 km/h
    149 mph Restricted
  • Lightest
    1,406 kg
    3,100 lb
  • 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
  • Best economy score
    83/100

Volvo V70 III 3.0 T6

  • Most powerful
    304 hp
    227 kW
  • Highest torque
    440 Nm
    325 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    164 hp/t
    122 kW/t
    6.1 kg/hp
  • Largest trunk
    575 L
  • Best overall score
    69/100
  • Best performance score
    60/100
  • Best practicality score
    87/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolvoV50Facelift 20072.5 T5VolvoV70 III3.0 T6
Power
230hp172kW
304hp227kW
Torque
320Nm236lb-ft
440Nm325lb-ft
Curb weight
1,406kg3,100lb
1,852kg4,083lb
Gross weight
2,000kg4,409lb
2,410kg5,313lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Calculated
250 km/h
155 mph
To 99% top speed
69.1s99% target: 248 km/h / 154 mph
Calculated
74.4s99% target: 248 km/h / 154 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.9s
6.9s
0-200 km/h
23.0s
Calculated
23.9s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.6s
Calculated
6.6s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
8.7L/100 km27mpg US32.5mpg UK
10.2L/100 km23.1mpg US27.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
12.6L/100 km18.7mpg US22.4mpg UK
14.8L/100 km15.9mpg US19.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6.4L/100 km36.8mpg US44.1mpg UK
7.5L/100 km31.4mpg US37.7mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.8s
Calculated
14.8s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
164hp/t122kW/t74hp/1000 lb
Calculated
164hp/t122kW/t74hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
228Nm/t152lb-ft/ton
Calculated
238Nm/t159lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
713km443mi
Calculated
686km426mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,521cc154cu in
2,953cc180cu in
Length
4,522mm178in
4,823mm190in
Width
1,770mm70in
1,861mm73in
Height
1,457mm57in
1,547mm61in
Wheelbase
2,640mm104in
2,816mm111in
Front track
1,535mm60in
1,588mm63in
Rear track
1,531mm60in
1,586mm62in
Ground clearance-
151mm6in
Trunk volume
417L
575L
Max trunk volume
1,307L
1,600L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
62L
70L
CO2 emissions
208g/km
237g/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 V70 III 3.0 T6PowerTorque
  • Volvo V50 Facelift 2007 2.5 T5: Power / Torque
  • Volvo V70 III 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
VolvoV70 III3.0 T65,600 rpm2,100-4,200 rpm6,500 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolvoV50Facelift 20072.5 T5VolvoV70 III3.0 T6
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.6 s
6.6 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.9 s
6.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
23.0 s
23.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Likely limited
250 km/h
155 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.7 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
6.7 s
6.6 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.9 s
9.8 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.6 s
12.6 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.8 s
14.8 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
163 km/h
101 mph
161 km/h
100 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 III3.0 T6
304 hp
227 kW

Volvo V70 III 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 V70 III 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
VolvoV70 III3.0 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
1,406 kg
3,100 lb
VolvoV70 III3.0 T6
1,852 kg
4,083 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
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
VolvoV70 III3.0 T6
250 km/h
155 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 T56.9 s
VolvoV70 III3.0 T66.9 s

Although Volvo V70 III 3.0 T6 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
8.7 L/100 km
27.0 mpg US
32.5 mpg UK
VolvoV70 III3.0 T6
10.2 L/100 km
23.1 mpg US
27.7 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Volvo V50 Facelift 2007 2.5 T5 and Volvo V70 III 3.0 T6: 1.5 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
164 hp/t
122 kW/t
6.1 kg/hp
VolvoV70 III3.0 T6
164 hp/t
122 kW/t
6.1 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoV50Facelift 20072.5 T5
713 km
443 mi
VolvoV70 III3.0 T6
686 km
426 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
6.9 s
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
VolvoV70 III3.0 T6
304 hp
227 kW
6.9 s
250 km/h
155 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/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
VolvoV70 III3.0 T6
Power
304 hp
227 kW
0-100 km/h6.9 s
Top speed
250 km/h
155 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
575 L
20.3 cu ft
Length
4,823 mm
189.9 in
Height
1,547 mm
60.9 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/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
VolvoV70 III3.0 T6
Power
304 hp
227 kW
0-100 km/h6.9 s
Top speed
250 km/h
155 mph
10.2 L/100 km
23.1 mpg US
27.7 mpg UK

Volvo V70 III 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
8.7 L/100 km
27.0 mpg US
32.5 mpg UK
6.9 s
VolvoV70 III3.0 T6
10.2 L/100 km
23.1 mpg US
27.7 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
164 hp/t
122 kW/t
6.1 kg/hp
8.7 L/100 km
27.0 mpg US
32.5 mpg UK
VolvoV70 III3.0 T6
164 hp/t
122 kW/t
6.1 kg/hp
10.2 L/100 km
23.1 mpg US
27.7 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolvoV50Facelift 20072.5 T5VolvoV70 III3.0 T6
Power
230 hp
172 kW
304 hp
227 kW
Torque
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
440 Nm
325 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.9 s
6.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
250 km/h
155 mph
Lightness
1,406 kg
3,100 lb
1,852 kg
4,083 lb
Fuel consumption
8.7 L/100 km
27.0 mpg US
32.5 mpg UK
10.2 L/100 km
23.1 mpg US
27.7 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
4,823 mm
189.9 in
Height
1,547 mm
60.9 in
Range score
713 km
443 mi
686 km
426 mi
CO2 score
208 g/km
237 g/km
Trunk score
417 L
14.7 cu ft
575 L
20.3 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
164 hp/t
122 kW/t
6.1 kg/hp
164 hp/t
122 kW/t
6.1 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 V70 III 3.0 T6
Consumption8.7 L/100 km27 mpg US32.5 mpg UK10.2 L/100 km23.1 mpg US27.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km15.22 LC100 km17.85 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi24.50 LC100 mi28.73 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,305 L345 US gal287 UK gal1,530 L404 US gal337 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,284 LC/year2,678 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volvo V50 Facelift 2007 2.5 T5

  • Is 446 kg lighter
  • Uses 1.5 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 26 km (16 mi) more estimated range
  • Emits 29 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Smallest trunk

Volvo V70 III 3.0 T6

  • Has 74 hp more
  • Has 120 Nm more
  • Has 1 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 158 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Highest CO2 emissions

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