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Volvo V50 MPG & Fuel Cost by Year
7 model years · 2005–2011
15,000 mi/yr · regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026)
Volvo V50 fuel economy at a glance
EPA has rated the Volvo V50 for 7 model years, 2005 to 2011. Across those years its combined rating runs 20–24 MPG. The latest model year, 2011, has 1 configuration rated 24 MPG combined and costing $2,690 a year to fuel at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). The most efficient configuration on record since 2005 is the 2011 V50 2.5L 5-cyl turbo FWD, at 24 MPG.
Volvo V50 MPG by year
| Year | Gas (MPG) | $/yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2005-2011 (2005) Generation page | ||
| 2011 | 24 | $2,690 |
| 2010 | 22–24 | $2,700–$2,980 |
| 2009 | 20–24 | $2,720–$3,270 |
| 2008 | 20–23 | $3,490–$4,020 |
| 2007 | 20–23 | $3,490–$4,020 |
| 2006 | 20–23 | $3,490–$4,020 |
| 2005 | 20–22 | $3,650–$4,020 |
Costs use the current EIA price set and 15,000 miles a year for every year, so years are comparable. Green marks the best year for each powertrain.
Volvo V50 generations
1 generations between 2005 and 2011. Open one for the table of every model year and configuration.
2011 powertrain options
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Frequently asked questions
What is the Volvo V50's gas mileage by year?
EPA combined ratings for the Volvo V50 run 20–24 MPG across model years 2005 to 2011. The latest year, 2011, is rated 24 MPG.
Which Volvo V50 model year has the best gas mileage?
The 2011 Volvo V50 V50 2.5L 5-cyl turbo FWD has the highest combined rating since 2005, at 24 MPG.
How much does a Volvo V50 cost to fuel per year?
For MY2011, EPA-rated configurations cost $2,690 a year to fuel, driving 15,000 miles at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). The most efficient one costs $2,690.
Has the Volvo V50's fuel economy improved over time?
Yes. The most efficient configuration moved from 22 MPG in 2005 to 24 MPG in 2011, 2 MPG more.