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2005-2011 Volvo V50 MPG & Fuel Cost
7 model years · 20–24 MPG combined
15,000 mi/yr · regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026)
Cheaper to fuel than 6 of 10 wagon configurations, MY2011. Ranked against all rated configurations, not sales-weighted.
2005-2011 Volvo V50 at a glance
The 2005-2011 Volvo V50 covers 7 model years in the EPA database (36 configurations in all), rated 20–24 MPG combined. The newest model year, 2011, costs about $2,690 a year to fuel for its most efficient version, the V50 2.5L 5-cyl turbo FWD (24 MPG), at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). EPA changed the ratings in 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010 and 2011. The best combined rating in the generation, 24 MPG, was reached in 2009, 2010 and 2011.
EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.
2005-2011 Volvo V50 by model year
| Model year | Powertrains | Combined | $/yr | EPA ratings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | Gas | 24 MPG | $2,690 | Ratings changed |
| 2010 | Gas | 22–24 MPG | $2,700–$2,980 | Ratings changed |
| 2009 | Gas | 20–24 MPG | $2,720–$3,270 | Ratings changed |
| 2008 | Gas | 20–23 MPG | $3,490–$4,020 | Ratings changed |
| 2007 | Gas | 20–23 MPG | $3,490–$4,020 | Ratings changed |
| 2006 | Gas | 20–23 MPG | $3,490–$4,020 | Ratings changed |
| 2005 | Gas | 20–22 MPG | $3,650–$4,020 | First year |
What the 2011 V50 2.5L 5-cyl turbo FWD costs to drive
Per month
$224
$2,690 a year ÷ 12
Per 25 miles
$4.48
Per 100 miles
$17.93
Five years
$13,450
5 × the yearly cost, prices held at today's level
vs the wagon median
$70less a year
Class median $2,760 a year, MY2011
Based on 15,000 miles a year and regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2011 Volvo V50 MPG
Versus 2010: The most efficient configuration stays at 24 MPG. Its annual cost goes from $2,700 to $2,690, $10 less.
Gas configurations (1)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| V50 (Most efficient) | 2.5L 5-cyl turbo | FWD | 21 | 30 | 24 | $2,690 |
2010 Volvo V50 MPG
22–24 MPG · $2,700–$2,980/yr
Versus 2009: The most efficient configuration stays at 24 MPG. Its annual cost goes from $2,720 to $2,700, $20 less.
Gas configurations (5)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| V50 2.5L 5-cyl turbo FWD Manual 6-spd (Most efficient) | 2.5L 5-cyl turbo | FWD | 21 | 29 | 24 | $2,700 |
| V50 2.5L 5-cyl turbo FWD Automatic (S5) | 2.5L 5-cyl turbo | FWD | 21 | 30 | 24 | $2,720 |
| V50 2.4L 5-cyl | 2.4L 5-cyl | FWD | 20 | 31 | 24 | $2,740 |
| V50 2.5L 5-cyl turbo AWD Manual 6-spd | 2.5L 5-cyl turbo | AWD | 20 | 26 | 22 | $2,970 |
| V50 2.5L 5-cyl turbo AWD Automatic (S5) | 2.5L 5-cyl turbo | AWD | 19 | 27 | 22 | $2,980 |
2009 Volvo V50 MPG
20–24 MPG · $2,720–$3,270/yr
Versus 2008: The most efficient configuration moves from 23 to 24 MPG, up 1. Its annual cost goes from $3,490 to $2,720, $770 less.
Gas configurations (6)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| V50 2.4L 5-cyl FWD Automatic (S5) (Most efficient) | 2.4L 5-cyl | FWD | 20 | 31 | 24 | $2,720 |
| V50 2.5L 5-cyl turbo FWD Manual 6-spd | 2.5L 5-cyl turbo | FWD | 19 | 28 | 23 | $2,840 |
| V50 2.5L 5-cyl turbo FWD Automatic (S5) | 2.5L 5-cyl turbo | FWD | 19 | 28 | 23 | $2,840 |
| V50 2.4L 5-cyl FWD Manual 5-spd | 2.4L 5-cyl | FWD | 20 | 28 | 23 | $2,840 |
| V50 2.5L 5-cyl turbo 4WD Automatic (S5) | 2.5L 5-cyl turbo | 4WD | 18 | 26 | 21 | $3,110 |
| V50 2.5L 5-cyl turbo 4WD Manual 6-spd | 2.5L 5-cyl turbo | 4WD | 17 | 25 | 20 | $3,270 |
2008 Volvo V50 MPG
20–23 MPG · $3,490–$4,020/yr
Versus 2007: The most efficient configuration stays at 23 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $3,490.
Gas configurations (6)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| V50 2.4L 5-cyl FWD Manual 5-spd (Most efficient) | 2.4L 5-cyl | FWD | 20 | 28 | 23 | $3,490 |
| V50 2.4L 5-cyl FWD Automatic (S5) | 2.4L 5-cyl | FWD | 20 | 28 | 23 | $3,490 |
| V50 2.5L 5-cyl turbo FWD Manual 6-spd | 2.5L 5-cyl turbo | FWD | 19 | 28 | 23 | $3,490 |
| V50 2.5L 5-cyl turbo FWD Automatic (S5) | 2.5L 5-cyl turbo | FWD | 19 | 27 | 22 | $3,650 |
| V50 2.5L 5-cyl turbo 4WD Automatic (S5) | 2.5L 5-cyl turbo | 4WD | 18 | 26 | 21 | $3,830 |
| V50 2.5L 5-cyl turbo 4WD Manual 6-spd | 2.5L 5-cyl turbo | 4WD | 17 | 25 | 20 | $4,020 |
6 configurations require or recommend higher-octane gasoline and are costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2007 Volvo V50 MPG
20–23 MPG · $3,490–$4,020/yr
EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.
Versus 2006: The most efficient configuration stays at 23 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $3,490.
Gas configurations (6)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| V50 2.4L 5-cyl FWD Automatic (S5) (Most efficient) | 2.4L 5-cyl | FWD | 20 | 28 | 23 | $3,490 |
| V50 2.4L 5-cyl FWD Manual 5-spd | 2.4L 5-cyl | FWD | 19 | 27 | 22 | $3,650 |
| V50 2.5L 5-cyl turbo FWD Manual 6-spd | 2.5L 5-cyl turbo | FWD | 18 | 27 | 22 | $3,650 |
| V50 2.5L 5-cyl turbo FWD Automatic (S5) | 2.5L 5-cyl turbo | FWD | 19 | 28 | 22 | $3,650 |
| V50 2.5L 5-cyl turbo 4WD Automatic (S5) | 2.5L 5-cyl turbo | 4WD | 18 | 26 | 21 | $3,830 |
| V50 2.5L 5-cyl turbo 4WD Manual 6-spd | 2.5L 5-cyl turbo | 4WD | 17 | 25 | 20 | $4,020 |
6 configurations require or recommend higher-octane gasoline and are costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2006 Volvo V50 MPG
20–23 MPG · $3,490–$4,020/yr
EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.
Versus 2005: The most efficient configuration moves from 22 to 23 MPG, up 1. Its annual cost goes from $3,650 to $3,490, $160 less.
Gas configurations (6)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| V50 2.5L 5-cyl turbo FWD Manual 6-spd (Most efficient) | 2.5L 5-cyl turbo | FWD | 20 | 29 | 23 | $3,490 |
| V50 2.4L 5-cyl FWD Manual 5-spd | 2.4L 5-cyl | FWD | 19 | 27 | 22 | $3,650 |
| V50 2.4L 5-cyl FWD Automatic (S5) | 2.4L 5-cyl | FWD | 19 | 27 | 22 | $3,650 |
| V50 2.5L 5-cyl turbo FWD Automatic (S5) | 2.5L 5-cyl turbo | FWD | 19 | 28 | 22 | $3,650 |
| V50 2.5L 5-cyl turbo 4WD Manual 6-spd | 2.5L 5-cyl turbo | 4WD | 17 | 24 | 20 | $4,020 |
| V50 2.5L 5-cyl turbo 4WD Automatic (S5) | 2.5L 5-cyl turbo | 4WD | 18 | 25 | 20 | $4,020 |
6 configurations require or recommend higher-octane gasoline and are costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2005 Volvo V50 MPG
20–22 MPG · $3,650–$4,020/yr
EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.
Gas configurations (6)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| V50 2.4L 5-cyl FWD Manual 5-spd (Most efficient) | 2.4L 5-cyl | FWD | 19 | 27 | 22 | $3,650 |
| V50 2.4L 5-cyl FWD Automatic (S5) | 2.4L 5-cyl | FWD | 19 | 27 | 22 | $3,650 |
| V50 2.5L 5-cyl turbo FWD Manual 6-spd | 2.5L 5-cyl turbo | FWD | 19 | 29 | 22 | $3,650 |
| V50 2.5L 5-cyl turbo FWD Automatic (S5) | 2.5L 5-cyl turbo | FWD | 19 | 27 | 22 | $3,650 |
| V50 2.5L 5-cyl turbo 4WD Manual 6-spd | 2.5L 5-cyl turbo | 4WD | 17 | 25 | 20 | $4,020 |
| V50 2.5L 5-cyl turbo 4WD Automatic (S5) | 2.5L 5-cyl turbo | 4WD | 17 | 24 | 20 | $4,020 |
6 configurations require or recommend higher-octane gasoline and are costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
Fuel cost by state
Yearly cost of the V50 2.5L 5-cyl turbo FWD: $3,660 in California and $2,350 in Texas, a $1,310 difference.
- California $3,660
- Washington $3,390
- New York $2,690
- Florida $2,540
- Texas $2,350
Similar cars
Closest combined MPG among MY2011 wagon models.
Generations
- 2005-2011 (2005)
Frequently asked questions
What gas mileage does the 2005-2011 Volvo V50 get?
EPA rates the 2005-2011 Volvo V50 at 20–24 MPG combined across 36 configurations and 7 model years. The most efficient version, the 2011 V50 2.5L 5-cyl turbo FWD, is rated 24 MPG (21 city, 30 highway).
Which years had the best MPG in the 2005-2011 Volvo V50?
The V50 2.5L 5-cyl turbo FWD reached the generation's best combined rating, 24 MPG, in 2009, 2010 and 2011. The lowest top rating, 22 MPG, was in 2005.
Did EPA ratings change during the 2005-2011 Volvo V50?
Yes. Ratings changed in 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010 and 2011.
How much does it cost to fuel a 2011 Volvo V50 per year?
Driving 15,000 miles a year at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), the V50 2.5L 5-cyl turbo FWD costs about $2,690 a year. Across all 1 configuration the cost runs $2,690 a year.
How much does it cost to drive a 2011 Volvo V50 100 miles?
About $17.93 per 100 miles for the V50 2.5L 5-cyl turbo FWD at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). That is the annual cost over 15,000 miles divided by 150.
Is the 2011 Volvo V50 more efficient in the city or on the highway?
The V50 2.5L 5-cyl turbo FWD is rated 21 city and 30 highway MPG, so it is more efficient on the highway, by 9 MPG.
How does the 2011 Volvo V50 compare with other wagon configurations?
The V50 2.5L 5-cyl turbo FWD costs about $2,690 a year to fuel, $70 less than the class median of $2,760, and less than 6 of 10 wagon configurations. The comparison covers all 40 rated wagon configurations for MY2011, not weighted by sales.
Is the 2011 Volvo V50 different from the 2010 model?
The most efficient configuration stays at 24 MPG. Its annual cost goes from $2,700 to $2,690, $10 less. EPA lists 1 configuration for 2011 against 5 configurations for 2010. See the 2010 Volvo V50 for that year.