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Volvo V50 T5

General information

ModelVolvo V50 T5
Year2003
CategoryStation wagons/estate cars
Rating61.3 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars

Main features, safety and ecconomy

Engine size2524 ccm (154.01 cubic inches)
Fuel city driving12.5 litres/100 km (18.82 miles per gallon)
Fuel mixed driving8.8 litres/100 km (26.73 miles per gallon)
Fuel highway driving6.6 litres/100 km (35.64 miles per gallon)
Seats5
DriveFront wheels
TransmissionManual, 6-speed

Engine and transmission

Engine locationFront, transverse
Displacement2524 ccm (154.01 cubic inches)
Engine typeInline, 5 cylinder
Max power220.00 PS (162 kW or 217 HP) at 5000 Rev. per min.
Max torque320.00 Nm (32.6 kgf-m or 236.0 ft.lbs) at 1500 Rev. per min.
Compression9.0:1
Fuel systemTurbo
Lubrication systemWet sump
Cooling systemLiquid
GearboxManual, 6-speed

Speed and acceleration

Top speed235.0 km/h (146.0 mph)
0-100 km/h (0-62 mph)6.9 seconds
Power/weight ratio0.1544 PS/kg

Exterior and interior

Max no. of doors5
Passenger space4530 litres (1,197 gallons)

Steering, brakes and tires

Brake detailsAntiblocking system (ABS).

Dimensions and weight

Weight1425 kg (3,141.6 pounds)
Overall length4520 mm (178.0 inches)
Overall width1780 mm (70.1 inches)
Overall height1460 mm (57.5 inches)
Ground clearance140 mm (5.5 inches)
Wheelbase2720 mm (107.1 inches)
Fuel capacity62.0 litres (16.38 gallons)

Other specifications

Service interval20,000 km
CO2 emissions209.0 g/km
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