The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V50 D5 (08 - 10) vs. Volvo V50 D3 (10 - 12)
€ 30,700

€ 28,600

€ 30,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of the V50 D5 and the V50 D3 are absolutely identical. Both are 178 inches long, 69.7 inches wide and 57.4 inches tall.
V50 D5
V50 D3
57.4
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
57.4 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 D5
V50 D3
3342 lb
Curb Weight
3314 lb
4453 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4453 lb

Weight Difference:
29 lb
0.87 %

General
V50 D5
V50 D3
M
Generation
M
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
V50 D5
V50 D3
Straight-five diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-five diesel engine with turbocharger
D5244T8
Engine Code
D5204T5
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
5
2.4 L / 117 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
178 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
V50 D5
178 hp
148 hp
V50 D3
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
V50 D5
295 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
V50 D3
Performance
V50 D5
V50 D3
140 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
364 ft
0.000 sec

V50 D5
62 mph
62
mph
mph
436 ft
0.000 sec

V50 D3
▶ REPLAY
18.78 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.39 lb/hp
V50 D5
18.78 lb/hp
22.39 lb/hp
V50 D3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
V50 D5
V50 D3
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
46 mpg
V50 D5
37 mpg
46 mpg
V50 D3
28 mpg
city
34 mpg
46 mpg
highway
59 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
592 mi
Range
731 mi
V50 D5
592 mi
731 mi
V50 D3
Environmental Impact
129.6 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).
104.9 kWh
V50 D5
129.6 kWh
104.9 kWh
V50 D3
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
267 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
V50 D5
V50 D3
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1111 lb
Maximum Payload
1140 lb
11.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.8 cu ft








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