The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V50 1.6D DRIVe (08 - 10) vs. Volvo V50 D5 (08 - 10)
€ 26,100

€ 30,700

€ 26,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,700
ⓘ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 1.6D DRIVe is 0.4 inches lower.
V50 1.6D DRIVe
V50 D5
57
69.7
79.6
57.4
69.7
79.6
69.7 in
Width
69.7 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
57 in
Height
57.4 in
103.9
178
103.9
178
178 in
Length
178 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in
Vehicle Weight
V50 1.6D DRIVe
V50 D5
3073 lb
Curb Weight
3342 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4453 lb

Weight Difference:
269 lb
8.05 %

General
V50 1.6D DRIVe
V50 D5
M
Generation
M
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
V50 1.6D DRIVe
V50 D5
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-five diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
D4164T
Engine Code
D5244T8
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2.4 L / 117 cu in
108 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
178 hp
at 4000 rpm
V50 1.6D DRIVe
108 hp
178 hp
V50 D5
177 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
V50 1.6D DRIVe
177 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
V50 D5
Performance
V50 1.6D DRIVe
V50 D5
118 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
11.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec

V50 1.6D DRIVe
62 mph
62
mph
mph
364 ft
0.000 sec

V50 D5
▶ REPLAY
28.45 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.78 lb/hp
V50 1.6D DRIVe
28.45 lb/hp
18.78 lb/hp
V50 D5
Fuel Economy / Emissions
V50 1.6D DRIVe
V50 D5
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
37 mpg
V50 1.6D DRIVe
52 mpg
37 mpg
V50 D5
41 mpg
city
28 mpg
62 mpg
highway
46 mpg
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
718 mi
Range
592 mi
V50 1.6D DRIVe
718 mi
592 mi
V50 D5
Environmental Impact
92.5 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).
129.6 kWh
V50 1.6D DRIVe
92.5 kWh
129.6 kWh
V50 D5
Euro 4, 5L
Emission Standard
Euro 4
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
267 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
V50 1.6D DRIVe
V50 D5
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1116 lb
Maximum Payload
1111 lb
11.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.8 cu ft








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