2011 Volvo V50 T5 R-Design
Photo: 2005 Volvo V50 SE 1.8 Front by Vauxford, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Photo: Volvo V50 1.8F Facelift front by M 93, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Photo: Volvo V50 en Roma by Bene Riobó, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Photo: 2005 Volvo V50 SE 1.8 Rear by Vauxford, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Photo: Dashboard in pre-facelift Volvo V50, which was bought new in 2007, January 2022 by MichalPL, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Photos show the V50 (2005–2011); trim, color, and model year may differ.
All photo credits
- Photo: 2005 Volvo V50 SE 1.8 Front by Vauxford, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Volvo V50 1.8F Facelift front by M 93, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Volvo V50 en Roma by Bene Riobó, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 2005 Volvo V50 SE 1.8 Rear by Vauxford, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Dashboard in pre-facelift Volvo V50, which was bought new in 2007, January 2022 by MichalPL, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
The 2011 Volvo V50 T5 R-Design is a 2.5-liter turbocharged with an automatic and front-wheel drive. It starts at $32,850 MSRP and is rated at 24 mpg combined.
EPA fuel-economy estimates are 21 mpg city and 30 mpg highway (24 mpg combined).
The V50 measures 178.0 inches long on a 103.9-inch wheelbase.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | |
| Body Type | Wagon |
| Powertrain | Gas |
| Price | |
| MSRP | $32,850 ($47,471 *) |
| MSRP with Destination | $33,725 ($48,736 *) |
| Destination Charge | $875 |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | Modular turbocharged I5 |
| Displacement | 2.5 L |
| Valvetrain | DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder |
| Bore and Stroke | 83.0 x 93.2 |
| Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 |
| Injection Type | Port fuel injection |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | Front-wheel drive |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | Automatic (S5) |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 21 MPG |
| Highway | 30 MPG |
| Combined | 24 MPG |
| Recommended Fuel | Regular |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 178 in |
| Width | 69.7 in |
| Height | 57.4 in |
| Wheelbase | 103.9 in |
| Cargo Volume | 32 ft³ |
* Amount adjusted for inflation to 2026 dollars
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