Volvo V50 2004 vs Volvo V50 2007
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.4 Petrol | 2.4 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 170 HP | 140 HP | |
| Torque: | 230 NM | 220 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9 seconds | 10.7 seconds | |
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Volvo V50 2004 is more dynamic to drive. Volvo V50 2004 engine produces 30 HP more power than Volvo V50 2007, whereas torque is 10 NM more than Volvo V50 2007. Thanks to more power Volvo V50 2004 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.7 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.2 | 9.1 | |
| Volvo V50 2004 consumes 0.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo V50 2007, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Volvo V50 2004 could require 15 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 62 litres | 62 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 670 km in combined cycle | 680 km in combined cycle | |
| 910 km on highway | 920 km on highway | ||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 510'000 km | 530'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 6 years | 11 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Volvo S40, Volvo C30, Volvo C70 | Used only for this car | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Volvo V50 2004 engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.51 m | 4.52 m | |
| Width: | 1.77 m | 1.77 m | |
| Height: | 1.45 m | 1.46 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Volvo V50 2004 is 1 cm shorter than the Volvo V50 2007, width is practically the same , while the height of Volvo V50 2004 is 1 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 417 litres | 417 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1307 litres | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.6 meters | 11.1 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volvo V50 2004 is 0.5 metres less than that of the Volvo V50 2007, which means Volvo V50 2004 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`850 | 1`850 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | average | average | |
| Average price (€): | 2000 | 3200 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 6.4/10 | 6.0/10 | |
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