2010 Volvo V50 2.4i vs. 2010 Volvo V50 T5 R-Design
To start off, both 2010 Volvo V50 2.4i and 2010 Volvo V50 T5 R-Design were released in the same year (2010). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,500 cc (5 cylinders), 2010 Volvo V50 T5 R-Design is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Volvo V50 T5 R-Design (227 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 2010 Volvo V50 2.4i. (168 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Volvo V50 T5 R-Design should accelerate faster than 2010 Volvo V50 2.4i. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Volvo V50 T5 R-Design weights approximately 99 kg more than 2010 Volvo V50 2.4i. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 Volvo V50 T5 R-Design is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Volvo V50 2.4i. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Volvo V50 T5 R-Design 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, 2010 Volvo V50 T5 R-Design (320 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 90 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Volvo V50 2.4i. (230 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2010 Volvo V50 T5 R-Design will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Volvo V50 2.4i. 2010 Volvo V50 2.4i has automatic transmission and 2010 Volvo V50 T5 R-Design has manual transmission. 2010 Volvo V50 T5 R-Design will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Volvo V50 2.4i will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2010 Volvo V50 2.4i | 2010 Volvo V50 T5 R-Design | |
Make | Volvo | Volvo |
Model | V50 | V50 |
Year Released | 2010 | 2010 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2400 cc | 2500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 168 HP | 227 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 230 Nm | 320 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 1500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | AWD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1499 kg | 1598 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4521 mm | 4521 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1458 mm | 1473 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2639 mm | 2639 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 7.8 L/100km | 9 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 11.2 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 57 L |