Volvo V50 FWD MPG and Fuel Economy
Volvo have been manufacturing models of V50 FWD for 7 years, with the latest vehicle in 2011 having a combined MPG of 24.
The estimated fuel cost for the 2011 Volvo V50 FWD is $2,600 per year.
Government regulators have estimated that value based on 15,000 miles driven per year, using regular gasoline, and a split of 55% city driving and 45% highway driving.
💵 Compared to an average vehicle over 5 years, you will spend $1,500 more on fuel driving a 2011 Volvo V50 FWD.
🛢 The Volvo V50 FWD will consume roughly 12 barrels of petroleum per year, using the standard estimate of 15,000 miles per year.
💨 For every mile driven, the Volvo V50 FWD will emit -1 grams of CO2, which is about -15,000 grams of CO2 per year.
🌳 To help you understand the impact of this, a normal tree will absorb around 21,000 grams of CO2 per year. This means that roughly 1 tree would be needed to offset emissions from the Volvo V50 FWD.
The table below is a complete list of the 7 Volvo V50 FWD fuel efficiency specifications we have data for.
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| Vehicle | Combined MPG | Fuel Cost |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 Volvo V50 FWD | 24 | $2,600 |
| 2010 Volvo V50 FWD | 24 | $2,600 |
| 2009 Volvo V50 FWD | 23 | $2,700 |
| 2008 Volvo V50 FWD | 23 | $3,200 |
| 2007 Volvo V50 FWD | 22 | $3,350 |
| 2006 Volvo V50 FWD | 22 | $3,350 |
| 2005 Volvo V50 FWD | 22 | $3,350 |
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