2007 Volvo V50 2.5T5 Kinetic vs. 2007 Volvo V50 2.4 D5
To start off, both 2007 Volvo V50 2.5T5 Kinetic and 2007 Volvo V50 2.4 D5 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 2.5T5 Kinetic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Volvo V50 2.5T5 Kinetic (217 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 2007 Volvo V50 2.4 D5. (177 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Volvo V50 2.5T5 Kinetic should accelerate faster than 2007 Volvo V50 2.4 D5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Volvo V50 2.4 D5 weights approximately 57 kg more than 2007 Volvo V50 2.5T5 Kinetic.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Volvo V50 2.4 D5 (350 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Volvo V50 2.5T5 Kinetic. (320 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 2007 Volvo V50 2.4 D5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Volvo V50 2.5T5 Kinetic. 2007 Volvo V50 2.4 D5 has automatic transmission and 2007 Volvo V50 2.5T5 Kinetic has manual transmission. 2007 Volvo V50 2.5T5 Kinetic will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Volvo V50 2.4 D5 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Volvo V50 2.5T5 Kinetic | 2007 Volvo V50 2.4 D5 | |
| Make | Volvo | Volvo |
| Model | V50 | V50 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2521 cc | 2433 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 217 HP | 177 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 350 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 93.2 mm | 93.2 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 17.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 240 km/hour | 225 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.9 seconds | 8.5 seconds |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1479 kg | 1536 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 4520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1460 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2650 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 62 L |
