2005 Land Rover Range Rover 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 Range Rover. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Land Rover Range Rover would be higher. At 2,926 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Land Rover Range Rover is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Volvo V50 (177 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 2005 Land Rover Range Rover. (175 HP @ 2000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Volvo V50 should accelerate faster than 2005 Land Rover Range Rover. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Land Rover Range Rover weights approximately 964 kg more than 2007 Volvo V50.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Land Rover Range Rover (390 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Volvo V50. (350 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2005 Land Rover Range Rover will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Volvo V50.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Land Rover Range Rover | 2007 Volvo V50 | |
| Make | Land Rover | Volvo |
| Model | Range Rover | V50 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2007 |
| Body Type | SUV | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2926 cc | 2433 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 175 HP | 177 HP |
| Engine RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 390 Nm | 350 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 17.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 174 km/hour | 225 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 13.6 seconds | 8.5 seconds |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2500 kg | 1536 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4960 mm | 4520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1460 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1870 mm | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2650 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 62 L |
