The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V50 1.6 (07 - 10) vs. Volvo V50 DRIVe (10 - 12)
€ 23,700
€ 26,600
€ 23,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. Both cars are the same length and width, but the V50 1.6 is 0.4 inches taller.
V50 1.6
V50 DRIVe
57.4
69.7
79.6
57
69.7
79.6
69.7 in
Width
69.7 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
57.4 in
Height
57 in
103.9
178
103.9
178
178 in
Length
178 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in
Vehicle Weight
V50 1.6
V50 DRIVe
3113 lb
Curb Weight
3042 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4189 lb
Weight Difference:
71 lb
2.28 %
General
V50 1.6
V50 DRIVe
M
Generation
M
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
V50 1.6
V50 DRIVe
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
B4164S3
Engine Code
D4162T
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
99 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 3600 rpm
V50 1.6
99 hp
113 hp
V50 DRIVe
111 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
V50 1.6
111 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
V50 DRIVe
Performance
V50 1.6
V50 DRIVe
115 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
12 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
548 ft
0.000 sec
V50 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec
V50 DRIVe
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31.44 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.92 lb/hp
V50 1.6
31.44 lb/hp
26.92 lb/hp
V50 DRIVe
Fuel Economy / Emissions
V50 1.6
V50 DRIVe
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
62 mpg
V50 1.6
33 mpg
62 mpg
V50 DRIVe
26 mpg
city
55 mpg
41 mpg
highway
67 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
482 mi
Range
899 mi
V50 1.6
482 mi
899 mi
V50 DRIVe
Environmental Impact
134.5 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
78.2 kWh
V50 1.6
134.5 kWh
78.2 kWh
V50 DRIVe
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
V50 1.6
V50 DRIVe
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
966 lb
Maximum Payload
1146 lb
11.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.8 cu ft








37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft





















