2005 Land Rover Defender vs. 2007 Volvo V50
To start off, 2007 Volvo V50 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Land Rover Defender. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Land Rover Defender would be higher. At 2,494 cc (5 cylinders), 2005 Land Rover Defender is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Volvo V50 (143 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 2005 Land Rover Defender. (120 HP @ 1950 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Volvo V50 should accelerate faster than 2005 Land Rover Defender. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 811 kg more than 2007 Volvo V50.
Because 2005 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Volvo V50. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Land Rover Defender will offer significantly more control. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2005 Land Rover Defender (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM) has 115 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Volvo V50. (185 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2005 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Volvo V50.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Land Rover Defender | 2007 Volvo V50 | |
Make | Land Rover | Volvo |
Model | Defender | V50 |
Year Released | 2005 | 2007 |
Body Type | SUV | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2494 cc | 1999 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 120 HP | 143 HP |
Engine RPM | 1950 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 300 Nm | 185 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1950 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84.5 mm | 83.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 89 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 19.5:1 | 10.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 19.5 seconds | 9.6 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2117 kg | 1306 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5070 mm | 4520 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2040 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3230 mm | 2650 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.7 L/100km | 7.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 93 L | 55 L |