Volvo V50 MPG by Year & Engine (EPA)
EPA fuel-economy ratings for every rated Volvo V50 model year from 2005 to 2011 — each engine and transmission with its official city, highway and combined figures. Over these years the V50 has been offered with 2.5L 5-cyl, 2.4L 5-cyl engines; the most efficient version is the 2011 (up to 24 MPG combined). Data: U.S. Department of Energy & EPA, fueleconomy.gov; prices are live medians from VehiSales listings.
Volvo V50 fuel economy by year
| Year | Combined | Engines | Median used price | For sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 24 MPG | 2.5L 5-cyl | — | — |
| 2010 | 22–24 MPG | 2.5L 5-cyl, 2.4L 5-cyl | — | — |
| 2009 | 20–24 MPG | 2.4L 5-cyl, 2.5L 5-cyl | — | — |
| 2008 | 20–23 MPG | 2.5L 5-cyl, 2.4L 5-cyl | — | — |
| 2007 | 20–23 MPG | 2.4L 5-cyl, 2.5L 5-cyl | — | — |
| 2006 | 20–23 MPG | 2.5L 5-cyl, 2.4L 5-cyl | — | — |
| 2005 | 20–22 MPG | 2.5L 5-cyl, 2.4L 5-cyl | — | — |
2011 Volvo V50: engines & MPG
The 2011 V50 was EPA-rated in 1 version (2.5L 5-cyl), with combined economy of 24 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| V50 FWD | 2.5L 5-cyl | Automatic (S5) | Regular | 21 | 30 | 24 MPG |
2010 Volvo V50: engines & MPG
The 2010 V50 was EPA-rated in 5 versions (2.5L 5-cyl, 2.4L 5-cyl), with combined economy from 22 to 24 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| V50 FWD | 2.5L 5-cyl | Automatic (S5) | Regular | 21 | 30 | 24 MPG |
| V50 FWD | 2.5L 5-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Regular | 21 | 29 | 24 MPG |
| V50 FWD | 2.4L 5-cyl | Automatic (S5) | Regular | 20 | 31 | 24 MPG |
| V50 AWD | 2.5L 5-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Regular | 20 | 26 | 22 MPG |
| V50 AWD | 2.5L 5-cyl | Automatic (S5) | Regular | 19 | 27 | 22 MPG |
2009 Volvo V50: engines & MPG
The 2009 V50 was EPA-rated in 6 versions (2.4L 5-cyl, 2.5L 5-cyl), with combined economy from 20 to 24 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| V50 FWD | 2.4L 5-cyl | Automatic (S5) | Regular | 20 | 31 | 24 MPG |
| V50 FWD | 2.5L 5-cyl | Automatic (S5) | Regular | 19 | 28 | 23 MPG |
| V50 FWD | 2.5L 5-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Regular | 19 | 28 | 23 MPG |
| V50 FWD | 2.4L 5-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 20 | 28 | 23 MPG |
| V50 AWD | 2.5L 5-cyl | Automatic (S5) | Regular | 18 | 26 | 21 MPG |
| V50 AWD | 2.5L 5-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Regular | 17 | 25 | 20 MPG |
2008 Volvo V50: engines & MPG
The 2008 V50 was EPA-rated in 6 versions (2.5L 5-cyl, 2.4L 5-cyl), with combined economy from 20 to 23 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| V50 FWD | 2.5L 5-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Premium | 19 | 28 | 23 MPG |
| V50 FWD | 2.4L 5-cyl | Automatic (S5) | Premium | 20 | 28 | 23 MPG |
| V50 FWD | 2.4L 5-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Premium | 20 | 28 | 23 MPG |
| V50 FWD | 2.5L 5-cyl | Automatic (S5) | Premium | 19 | 27 | 22 MPG |
| V50 AWD | 2.5L 5-cyl | Automatic (S5) | Premium | 18 | 26 | 21 MPG |
| V50 AWD | 2.5L 5-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Premium | 17 | 25 | 20 MPG |
2007 Volvo V50: engines & MPG
The 2007 V50 was EPA-rated in 6 versions (2.4L 5-cyl, 2.5L 5-cyl), with combined economy from 20 to 23 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| V50 FWD | 2.4L 5-cyl | Automatic (S5) | Premium | 20 | 28 | 23 MPG |
| V50 FWD | 2.5L 5-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Premium | 18 | 27 | 22 MPG |
| V50 FWD | 2.4L 5-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Premium | 19 | 27 | 22 MPG |
| V50 FWD | 2.5L 5-cyl | Automatic (S5) | Premium | 19 | 28 | 22 MPG |
| V50 AWD | 2.5L 5-cyl | Automatic (S5) | Premium | 18 | 26 | 21 MPG |
| V50 AWD | 2.5L 5-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Premium | 17 | 25 | 20 MPG |
2006 Volvo V50: engines & MPG
The 2006 V50 was EPA-rated in 6 versions (2.5L 5-cyl, 2.4L 5-cyl), with combined economy from 20 to 23 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| V50 FWD | 2.5L 5-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Premium | 20 | 29 | 23 MPG |
| V50 FWD | 2.4L 5-cyl | Automatic (S5) | Premium | 19 | 27 | 22 MPG |
| V50 FWD | 2.5L 5-cyl | Automatic (S5) | Premium | 19 | 28 | 22 MPG |
| V50 FWD | 2.4L 5-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Premium | 19 | 27 | 22 MPG |
| V50 AWD | 2.5L 5-cyl | Automatic (S5) | Premium | 18 | 25 | 20 MPG |
| V50 AWD | 2.5L 5-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Premium | 17 | 24 | 20 MPG |
2005 Volvo V50: engines & MPG
The 2005 V50 was EPA-rated in 6 versions (2.5L 5-cyl, 2.4L 5-cyl), with combined economy from 20 to 22 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| V50 FWD | 2.5L 5-cyl | Automatic (S5) | Premium | 19 | 27 | 22 MPG |
| V50 FWD | 2.4L 5-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Premium | 19 | 27 | 22 MPG |
| V50 FWD | 2.5L 5-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Premium | 19 | 29 | 22 MPG |
| V50 FWD | 2.4L 5-cyl | Automatic (S5) | Premium | 19 | 27 | 22 MPG |
| V50 AWD | 2.5L 5-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Premium | 17 | 25 | 20 MPG |
| V50 AWD | 2.5L 5-cyl | Automatic (S5) | Premium | 17 | 24 | 20 MPG |
Frequently asked questions
What MPG does a Volvo V50 get?
Depending on year and engine, EPA combined ratings for the V50 range from 22 to 24 MPG. The most efficient rated version is the 2011 model year.
What engines does the 2011 Volvo V50 have?
The 2011 V50 was EPA-rated with 2.5L 5-cyl engines — see the 2011 table above for each version's exact city/highway figures.
Does the Volvo V50 require premium gas?
Some versions do: EPA lists regular gasoline and premium gasoline depending on year and engine — check your year's table above.
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