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.

Click any vehicle link to see a more detailed breakdown of the car, miles per gallon, emissions, and more.

VehicleCombined MPGFuel Cost
2011 Volvo V50 FWD24$2,600
2010 Volvo V50 FWD24$2,600
2009 Volvo V50 FWD23$2,700
2008 Volvo V50 FWD23$3,200
2007 Volvo V50 FWD22$3,350
2006 Volvo V50 FWD22$3,350
2005 Volvo V50 FWD22$3,350

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