Volvo V50 is more dynamic to drive. Volvo V50 engine produces 17 HP more power than Volvo V70, whereas torque is 10 NM more than Volvo V70. Thanks to more power Volvo V50 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.7 seconds faster.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
7.0
8.1
The Volvo V50 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Volvo V50 consumes 1.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volvo V70, which means that by driving the Volvo V50 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 165 litres of fuel.
Fuel tank capacity:
60 litres
70 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
850 km in combined cycle
860 km in combined cycle
Dimensions
Length:
4.51 m
4.71 m
Width:
1.77 m
1.80 m
Height:
1.45 m
1.49 m
Volvo V50 is smaller. Volvo V50 is 20 cm shorter than the Volvo V70, 3 cm narrower, while the height of Volvo V50 is 4 cm lower.
Trunk capacity:
417 litres
485 litres
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down
1307 litres
1641 litres
Volvo V70 has more luggage space. Volvo V50 has 68 litres less trunk space than the Volvo V70. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Volvo V70 (by 334 litres).
Turning diameter:
10.6 meters
10.9 meters
The turning circle of the Volvo V50 is 0.3 metres less than that of the Volvo V70.