The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo V50 T5 (07 - 10) vs. Volvo V50 DRIVe (10 - 12)

€ 33,800
Volvo V50 T5 (07 - 10) V50 T5
€ 26,600
 Volvo V50 DRIVe (10 - 12) V50 DRIVe
€ 33,800
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 T5 is 0.4 inches taller.
V50 T5
V50 DRIVe
57.4
Blueprint Volvo V50 T5 (07 - 10)
69.7
79.6
57
Blueprint Volvo V50 DRIVe (10 - 12)
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
Blueprint Volvo V50 T5 (07 - 10)
103.9
178
Blueprint Volvo V50 DRIVe (10 - 12)
103.9
178
178 in
Length
178 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in

Vehicle Weight

V50 T5
V50 DRIVe
3278 lb
Curb Weight
3042 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4189 lb
Volvo V50 T5 (07 - 10)
Weight Difference:
236 lb
7.2 %
Volvo V50 DRIVe (10 - 12)

General

V50 T5
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
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

V50 T5
V50 DRIVe
Straight-five gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
B5254T7
Engine Code
D4162T
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
227 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 3600 rpm
V50 T5
227 hp
113 hp
V50 DRIVe
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
V50 T5
236 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
V50 DRIVe

Performance

V50 T5
V50 DRIVe
149 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

315 ft
0.000 sec

V50 T5

62 mph 62
mph

525 ft
0.000 sec

V50 DRIVe

▶ REPLAY
14.44 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.92 lb/hp
V50 T5
14.44 lb/hp
26.92 lb/hp
V50 DRIVe

Fuel Economy / Emissions

V50 T5
V50 DRIVe
Fuel Economy
27 mpg
combined
62 mpg
V50 T5
27 mpg
62 mpg
V50 DRIVe
19 mpg
city
55 mpg
37 mpg
highway
67 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
443 mi
Range
899 mi
V50 T5
443 mi
899 mi
V50 DRIVe
Environmental Impact
164.8 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).
78.2 kWh
V50 T5
164.8 kWh
78.2 kWh
V50 DRIVe
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
335 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
159 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

V50 T5
V50 DRIVe
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1131 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