2007 Volvo V50 vs. 2007 Volvo S80
To start off, both 2007 Volvo V50 and 2007 Volvo S80 were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,401 cc (5 cylinders), 2007 Volvo S80 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Volvo S80 (161 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 2007 Volvo V50. (134 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Volvo S80 should accelerate faster than 2007 Volvo V50. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Volvo S80 weights approximately 133 kg more than 2007 Volvo V50. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, both vehicles can yield 340 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
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2007 Volvo V50 | 2007 Volvo S80 | |
Make | Volvo | Volvo |
Model | V50 | S80 |
Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1996 cc | 2401 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 134 HP | 161 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 340 Nm | 340 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 93.2 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.5:1 | 18.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
Top Speed | 190 km/hour | 210 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 12.1 seconds | 9.8 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1484 kg | 1617 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 4830 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2800 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5 L/100km | 6.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 70 L |