Volvo V50 FWD: MPG and fuel economy by year
The EPA has rated the Volvo V50 FWD across 7 model years, from the 2005 Volvo V50 FWD through the 2011 Volvo V50 FWD. The most recent 2011 Volvo V50 FWD returns 24 combined MPG.
Pick a year below to open the full Volvo V50 FWD page for that model year. Each year page covers combined, city, and highway MPG, the trim variants the EPA rates separately, the annual fuel cost across three driving patterns, and a year-over-year comparison so you can see whether the car has improved.
Fuel economy by model year
Combined MPG, city MPG, highway MPG, and the EPA's estimated annual fuel cost for every model year of the Volvo V50 FWD. Click any year to see the full breakdown for that model year, including trim variants, the drivetrain, and a comparison against other vehicles in its segment.
| Year | Model | Combined MPG | City | Highway | Annual fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 2011 Volvo V50 FWD | 24 MPG | 21 MPG | 30 MPG | $2,500 |
| 2010 | 2010 Volvo V50 FWD | 24 MPG | 20 MPG | 31 MPG | $2,500 |
| 2009 | 2009 Volvo V50 FWD | 24 MPG | 20 MPG | 31 MPG | $2,500 |
| 2008 | 2008 Volvo V50 FWD | 23 MPG | 20 MPG | 28 MPG | $3,000 |
| 2007 | 2007 Volvo V50 FWD | 23 MPG | 20 MPG | 28 MPG | $3,000 |
| 2006 | 2006 Volvo V50 FWD | 23 MPG | 20 MPG | 29 MPG | $3,000 |
| 2005 | 2005 Volvo V50 FWD | 22 MPG | 19 MPG | 27 MPG | $3,150 |
How the Volvo V50 FWD compares against the Small Station Wagons class
Buyers usually compare the Volvo V50 FWD against other cars in the same EPA class. The list below shows the most efficient cars in the Small Station Wagons class for the 2011 model year, the latest year on this page. Each link opens the full page for that car.
Source: U.S. EPA fuel economy dataset. Annual fuel cost assumes 15,000 miles of driving per year and a 55% city, 45% highway split.