Erm, well, I wouldn't have thought a V50 was all that much smaller than a 1998 V70.
Performance is normally reported on here as being 'ok' but not as spirited as you might expect from something with around 170bhp. It will excel at being smooth and quiet but the T5 is better in so many ways and fuel economy is about the same it's almost difficult to justify owning the 2.4i.
The T5 is happy to plod along at low revs and behave like a large diesel or really pull like a train if you want, the 2.4i i'd imagine would need a bit more coaxing along.
Biggest issue I have found with the V50/S40 built under Fords rein is the cheapo suspension, this does get frustrating and spoils things a bit in my opinion; especially when it begins to impact on tyre life. A/C condensers are a weak point too, again thanks to Fords penny-pinching.
Also geartronics need maintenance care and this is often ignored or dismissed, faults are not uncommon as the cars age.
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2005 S40 T5 SE - Manual. Bilstein B4's. (For Sale)
2010 Citroen C4 1.6 HDi (bizarre Gearbox model).
2010 Renault Twingo (refreshingly simple)
2018 Infiniti Q30 1.6T Business Executive (what's this button do?)
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