Volvo V50

Name: 2011 Volvo V50
Brand: Volvo

EPA MPG: 22 mpg

Owner Reported MPG:

EPA MPG: 22 mpg

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The Volvo V50 is a bit small, but its efficient interior makes full use of the available space. However, that isn’t enough to compensate for a rear seat that's too small, even for children. We bought the turbocharged T5, which is quick and agile, but has a very stiff ride. Stability control was standard in later years, but AWD was dropped for 2011 models.

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Crash Tests

IIHS Front Moderate Overlap

IIHS Front Small Overlap, Driver

IIHS Side Crash

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NHTSA Overall Frontal-Crash

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Crash Tests

IIHS Front Moderate Overlap

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2011 Luxury small cars Ratings

2011 Volvo V50

$6,400 - $7,825

EPA MPG 22 mpg

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$7,100 - $8,325

EPA MPG 25 mpg

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$4,400 - $6,475

EPA MPG 27 mpg

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$4,475 - $6,250

EPA MPG 24 mpg

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$6,150 - $12,000

EPA MPG 22 mpg

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$4,375 - $5,000

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$5,275 - $6,250

EPA MPG 23 mpg

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$6,950 - $8,125

EPA MPG 42 mpg

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$8,225 - $8,750

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$8,725 - $20,800

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$6,900 - $13,850

EPA MPG 21 mpg

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EPA MPG 20 mpg

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2011 Volvo S40

$5,150 - $5,400

EPA MPG NA

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$5,125

EPA MPG NA

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Features & Specs

wagon

2 front, 3 rear

Front

2.5-liter 5 turbo (227 hp)

5-speed automatic

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