2007 Chevrolet Lacetti vs. 2007 Volvo V50
To start off, both 2007 Chevrolet Lacetti and 2007 Volvo V50 were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,521 cc (5 cylinders), 2007 Volvo V50 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Volvo V50 (217 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 97 more horse power than 2007 Chevrolet Lacetti. (120 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Volvo V50 should accelerate faster than 2007 Chevrolet Lacetti. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Volvo V50 weights approximately 203 kg more than 2007 Chevrolet Lacetti. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2007 Volvo V50 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Chevrolet Lacetti. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Volvo V50 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, 2007 Volvo V50 (320 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 155 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Chevrolet Lacetti. (165 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 Volvo V50 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Chevrolet Lacetti.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Chevrolet Lacetti | 2007 Volvo V50 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Volvo |
| Model | Lacetti | V50 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1799 cc | 2521 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 120 HP | 217 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 165 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81.6 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 93.2 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 194 km/hour | 230 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.5 seconds | 7.6 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1284 kg | 1487 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 4520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1460 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2650 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.5 L/100km | 12.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 62 L |
