2009 Volkswagen T5 vs. 2009 Volvo V50
To start off, both 2009 Volkswagen T5 and 2009 Volvo V50 were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,521 cc (5 cylinders), 2009 Volvo V50 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Volvo V50 (227 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 98 more horse power than 2009 Volkswagen T5. (129 HP @ 3500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Volvo V50 should accelerate faster than 2009 Volkswagen T5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Volvo V50 weights approximately 351 kg more than 2009 Volkswagen T5. 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, 2009 Volkswagen T5 (340 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Volvo V50. (321 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 2009 Volkswagen T5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Volvo V50.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Volkswagen T5 | 2009 Volvo V50 | |
Make | Volkswagen | Volvo |
Model | T5 | V50 |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2459 cc | 2521 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 129 HP | 227 HP |
Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 340 Nm | 321 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 95.5 mm | 93.2 mm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 168 km/hour | 241 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 15.3 seconds | 7.2 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1247 kg | 1598 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5300 mm | 4520 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1460 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1780 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3410 mm | 2650 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8 L/100km | 9.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 62 L |