Body style: Wagon (station wagon, estate, combi, touring)
Segment: Entry Premium
Production years: 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011
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Volvo was still under Ford's management when it introduced the facelifted version for the V50 lineup in 2007, and while it brought minimal look changes, it improved the safety systems.
While in the U.S., the signs of the financial crisis already started to be seen by big companies. In Europe, everything was business as usual. Ford tried to transform Volvo into a money-making machine, and while it introduced the facelifted version, it didn't go over the fence with that. It improved what was needed.
With a slight change on the outside, the Swedish brand salesman had a hard time convincing the customers that there was a new V50 in town. There was a different grille at the front, black instead of silver, and a slightly modified bumper on the lower side. In the back, the vertically mounted taillights featured a smaller, reversing lights area. The big novelty was that the car was available with HID Xenon headlights instead of the halogen-type ones, which remained fitted as standard.
Inside, Volvo tried to improve the material's quality and worked on the fit and finish around the cabin. But since it was based on the same platform as the Ford Focus, its wheelbase remained the same, and it could hardly compete with other premium carmakers from the same segment.
Under the hood, the carmaker released more power for most of its engine versions but axed the 2.5-liter turbo-diesel version. Thus, the only AWD V50 on the lineup remained the 2.5-liter turbocharged gasoline unit, which was unavailable on the non-facelifted version.
VOLVO V50 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011
6 gasoline engines
- 1.6L 5MT (101 HP)
- 1.8L 5MT (125 HP)
- 2.0L 5MT (145 HP)
- 2.4i 5AT (170 HP)
- 2.4L 5MT (170 HP)
- 2.5L T5 6MT AWD (230 HP)
4 diesel engines
- 1.6L D 5MT (110 HP)
- 2.0L D 6MT (136 HP)
- 2.0L D4 6MT (177 HP)
- 2.4L D5 5AT (180 HP)
brochures (download)
VOLVO V50 Brochure (US)VOLVO V50
1.6L 5MT (101 HP)
ENGINE SPECS - 1.6L 5MT (101 HP) | |
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| Cylinders: | L4 |
| Displacement: | 1596 cm3 |
| Power: | 74.3 KW @ 4000 RPM 101 HP @ 4000 RPM 100 BHP @ 4000 RPM |
| Torque: | 111 lb-ft @ - RPM 150 Nm @ - RPM |
| Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
| Fuel: | Gasoline |
| Fuel capacity: | 13.7 gallons (51.9 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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| Top Speed: | 115 mph (185 km/h) |
| Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 12 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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| Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
| Gearbox: | 5-Speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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| Front: | Ventilated Discs |
| Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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| Tire Size: | 205/55R16 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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| Length: | 177.7 in (4514 mm) |
| Width: | 69.7 in (1770 mm) |
| Height: | 57.2 in (1453 mm) |
| Front/rear Track: | 60.4/60.3 in (1,534/1,532 mm) |
| Wheelbase: | 103.9 in (2639 mm) |
| Ground Clearance: | 5.3 in (135 mm) |
| Cargo Volume: | 14.6 cuFT (413 L) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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| Unladen Weight: | 2930.4 lbs (1329 kg) |
| Gross Weight Limit: | 4079.2 lbs (1850 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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| City: | 24.8 mpg US (9.5 L/100Km) |
| Highway: | 40.6 mpg US (5.8 L/100Km) |
| Combined: | 32.7 mpg US (7.2 L/100Km) |
| CO2 Emissions: | 171 g/km |
VOLVO V50
1.8L 5MT (125 HP)
ENGINE SPECS - 1.8L 5MT (125 HP) | |
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| Cylinders: | L4 |
| Displacement: | 1798 cm3 |
| Power: | 92 KW @ 4000 RPM 125 HP @ 4000 RPM 123 BHP @ 4000 RPM |
| Torque: | 121 lb-ft @ - RPM 164 Nm @ - RPM |
| Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
| Fuel: | Gasoline |
| Fuel capacity: | 13.7 gallons (51.9 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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| Top Speed: | 124.3 mph (200 km/h) |
| Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 11 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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| Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
| Gearbox: | 5-Speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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| Front: | Ventilated Discs |
| Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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| Tire Size: | 205/55R16 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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| Length: | 177.7 in (4514 mm) |
| Width: | 69.7 in (1770 mm) |
| Height: | 57.2 in (1453 mm) |
| Front/rear Track: | 60.4/60.3 in (1,534/1,532 mm) |
| Wheelbase: | 103.9 in (2639 mm) |
| Ground Clearance: | 5.3 in (135 mm) |
| Cargo Volume: | 14.6 cuFT (413 L) |
| Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.31 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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| Unladen Weight: | 2821.9 lbs (1280 kg) |
| Gross Weight Limit: | 4166.7 lbs (1890 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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| City: | 24 mpg US (9.8 L/100Km) |
| Highway: | 40.6 mpg US (5.8 L/100Km) |
| Combined: | 32.2 mpg US (7.3 L/100Km) |
| CO2 Emissions: | 177 g/km |
VOLVO V50
2.0L 5MT (145 HP)
ENGINE SPECS - 2.0L 5MT (145 HP) | |
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| Cylinders: | L4 |
| Displacement: | 1999 cm3 |
| Power: | 107 KW @ 6000 RPM 145 HP @ 6000 RPM 143 BHP @ 6000 RPM |
| Torque: | 136 lb-ft @ 4000 RPM 185 Nm @ 4000 RPM |
| Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
| Fuel: | Gasoline |
| Fuel capacity: | 13.7 gallons (51.9 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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| Top Speed: | 130.5 mph (210 km/h) |
| Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 9.6 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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| Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
| Gearbox: | 5-Speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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| Front: | Ventilated Discs |
| Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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| Tire Size: | 205/55R16 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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| Length: | 177.7 in (4514 mm) |
| Width: | 69.7 in (1770 mm) |
| Height: | 57.5 in (1461 mm) |
| Front/rear Track: | 60.4/60.3 in (1,534/1,532 mm) |
| Wheelbase: | 103.9 in (2639 mm) |
| Ground Clearance: | 5.3 in (135 mm) |
| Cargo Volume: | 14.6 cuFT (413 L) |
| Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.31 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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| Unladen Weight: | 2841.8 lbs (1289 kg) |
| Gross Weight Limit: | 4166.7 lbs (1890 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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| City: | 23.1 mpg US (10.2 L/100Km) |
| Highway: | 41.3 mpg US (5.7 L/100Km) |
| Combined: | 31.8 mpg US (7.4 L/100Km) |
| CO2 Emissions: | 177 g/km |
VOLVO V50
2.4i 5AT (170 HP)
ENGINE SPECS - 2.4i 5AT (170 HP) | |
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| Cylinders: | L5 |
| Displacement: | 2435 cm3 |
| Power: | 125 KW @ 4400 RPM 170 HP @ 4400 RPM 168 BHP @ 4400 RPM |
| Torque: | 170 lb-ft @ - RPM 230 Nm @ - RPM |
| Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
| Fuel: | Gasoline |
| Fuel capacity: | 13.7 gallons (51.9 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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| Top Speed: | 134 mph (216 km/h) |
| Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 9 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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| Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
| Gearbox: | 5-speed automatic |
BRAKES SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Front: | Ventilated Discs |
| Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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| Tire Size: | 205/55R16 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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| Length: | 177.7 in (4514 mm) |
| Width: | 69.7 in (1770 mm) |
| Height: | 57.2 in (1453 mm) |
| Front/rear Track: | 60.4/60.3 in (1,534/1,532 mm) |
| Wheelbase: | 103.9 in (2639 mm) |
| Ground Clearance: | 5.3 in (135 mm) |
| Cargo Volume: | 14.6 cuFT (413 L) |
| Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.31 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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| Unladen Weight: | 2985.1 lbs (1354 kg) |
| Gross Weight Limit: | 4321.1 lbs (1960 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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| City: | 17.8 mpg US (13.2 L/100Km) |
| Highway: | 35.1 mpg US (6.7 L/100Km) |
| Combined: | 25.8 mpg US (9.1 L/100Km) |
| CO2 Emissions: | - |
VOLVO V50
2.4L 5MT (170 HP)
ENGINE SPECS - 2.4L 5MT (170 HP) | |
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| Cylinders: | L5 |
| Displacement: | 2435 cm3 |
| Power: | 125 KW @ 4000 RPM 170 HP @ 4000 RPM 168 BHP @ 4000 RPM |
| Torque: | 162 lb-ft @ - RPM 220 Nm @ - RPM |
| Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
| Fuel: | Gasoline |
| Fuel capacity: | 13.7 gallons (51.9 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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| Top Speed: | 136.7 mph (220 km/h) |
| Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 8.3 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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| Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
| Gearbox: | 5-Speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Front: | Ventilated Discs |
| Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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| Tire Size: | 205/55R16 |
DIMENSIONS | |
|---|---|
| Length: | 177.7 in (4514 mm) |
| Width: | 69.7 in (1770 mm) |
| Height: | 57.2 in (1453 mm) |
| Front/rear Track: | 60.4/60.3 in (1,534/1,532 mm) |
| Wheelbase: | 103.9 in (2639 mm) |
| Ground Clearance: | 5.3 in (135 mm) |
| Cargo Volume: | 14.6 cuFT (413 L) |
| Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.31 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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| Unladen Weight: | 3033.6 lbs (1376 kg) |
| Gross Weight Limit: | 4321.1 lbs (1960 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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| City: | 19 mpg US (12.4 L/100Km) |
| Highway: | 35.6 mpg US (6.6 L/100Km) |
| Combined: | 27.7 mpg US (8.5 L/100Km) |
| CO2 Emissions: | 217 g/km |
VOLVO V50
2.5L T5 6MT AWD (230 HP)
ENGINE SPECS - 2.5L T5 6MT AWD (230 HP) | |
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| Cylinders: | L5 |
| Displacement: | 2521 cm3 |
| Power: | 169 KW @ 5000 RPM 230 HP @ 5000 RPM 227 BHP @ 5000 RPM |
| Torque: | 236 lb-ft @ 1500 RPM 320 Nm @ 1500 RPM |
| Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
| Fuel: | Gasoline |
| Fuel capacity: | 13.7 gallons (51.9 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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| Top Speed: | 149.1 mph (240 km/h) |
| Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 6.9 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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| Drive Type: | All Wheel Drive |
| Gearbox: | 6-Speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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| Front: | Ventilated Discs |
| Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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| Tire Size: | 205/55R16 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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| Length: | 178 in (4521 mm) |
| Width: | 69.7 in (1770 mm) |
| Height: | 59 in (1499 mm) |
| Front/rear Track: | 60.4/60.3 in (1,534/1,532 mm) |
| Wheelbase: | 103.9 in (2639 mm) |
| Ground Clearance: | 5.3 in (135 mm) |
| Cargo Volume: | 14.6 cuFT (413 L) |
| Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.31 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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| Unladen Weight: | 3283.2 lbs (1489 kg) |
| Gross Weight Limit: | 4409.2 lbs (2000 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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| City: | 18.8 mpg US (12.5 L/100Km) |
| Highway: | 36.8 mpg US (6.4 L/100Km) |
| Combined: | 27 mpg US (8.7 L/100Km) |
| CO2 Emissions: | 208 g/km |
VOLVO V50
1.6L D 5MT (110 HP)
ENGINE SPECS - 1.6L D 5MT (110 HP) | |
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| Cylinders: | L4 |
| Displacement: | 1560 cm3 |
| Power: | 81 KW @ 4000 RPM 110 HP @ 4000 RPM 109 BHP @ 4000 RPM |
| Torque: | 170 lb-ft @ 1750 RPM 230 Nm @ 1750 RPM |
| Fuel System: | Common Rail |
| Fuel: | Diesel |
| Fuel capacity: | 13.7 gallons (51.9 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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| Top Speed: | 118.1 mph (190 km/h) |
| Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 12.1 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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| Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
| Gearbox: | 5-Speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Front: | Ventilated Discs |
| Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Tire Size: | 205/55R16 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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| Length: | 177.7 in (4514 mm) |
| Width: | 69.7 in (1770 mm) |
| Height: | 57.2 in (1453 mm) |
| Front/rear Track: | 60.4/60.3 in (1,534/1,532 mm) |
| Wheelbase: | 103.9 in (2639 mm) |
| Ground Clearance: | 5.3 in (135 mm) |
| Cargo Volume: | 14.6 cuFT (413 L) |
| Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.31 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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| Unladen Weight: | 3113.5 lbs (1412 kg) |
| Gross Weight Limit: | 4189.5 lbs (1900 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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| City: | 37.3 mpg US (6.3 L/100Km) |
| Highway: | 54.7 mpg US (4.3 L/100Km) |
| Combined: | 47 mpg US (5 L/100Km) |
| CO2 Emissions: | 132 g/km |
VOLVO V50
2.0L D 6MT (136 HP)
ENGINE SPECS - 2.0L D 6MT (136 HP) | |
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| Cylinders: | L4 |
| Displacement: | 1998 cm3 |
| Power: | 100 KW @ 4000 RPM 136 HP @ 4000 RPM 134 BHP @ 4000 RPM |
| Torque: | 236 lb-ft @ 2000 RPM 320 Nm @ 2000 RPM |
| Fuel System: | Common Rail |
| Fuel: | Diesel |
| Fuel capacity: | 13.7 gallons (51.9 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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| Top Speed: | 130.5 mph (210 km/h) |
| Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 9.6 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
| Gearbox: | 6-Speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Front: | Ventilated Discs |
| Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Tire Size: | 205/55R16 |
DIMENSIONS | |
|---|---|
| Length: | 177.7 in (4514 mm) |
| Width: | 69.7 in (1770 mm) |
| Height: | 57.2 in (1453 mm) |
| Front/rear Track: | 60.4/60.3 in (1,534/1,532 mm) |
| Wheelbase: | 103.9 in (2639 mm) |
| Ground Clearance: | 5.3 in (135 mm) |
| Cargo Volume: | 14.6 cuFT (413 L) |
| Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.31 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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| Unladen Weight: | 3210.5 lbs (1456 kg) |
| Gross Weight Limit: | 4321.1 lbs (1960 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
|---|---|
| City: | 31 mpg US (7.6 L/100Km) |
| Highway: | 49 mpg US (4.8 L/100Km) |
| Combined: | 40.6 mpg US (5.8 L/100Km) |
| CO2 Emissions: | 153 g/km |
VOLVO V50
2.0L D4 6MT (177 HP)
ENGINE SPECS - 2.0L D4 6MT (177 HP) | |
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| Cylinders: | L4 |
| Displacement: | 1998 cm3 |
| Power: | 130.2 KW @ 3500 RPM 177 HP @ 3500 RPM 175 BHP @ 3500 RPM |
| Torque: | 295 lb-ft @ 1750-2750 RPM 400 Nm @ 1750-2750 RPM |
| Fuel System: | Common Rail |
| Fuel: | Diesel |
| Fuel capacity: | 13.7 gallons (51.9 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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| Top Speed: | 134 mph (216 km/h) |
| Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 8.9 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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| Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
| Gearbox: | 6-Speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Front: | Ventilated Discs |
| Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Tire Size: | 205/55R16 |
DIMENSIONS | |
|---|---|
| Length: | 177.7 in (4514 mm) |
| Width: | 69.7 in (1770 mm) |
| Height: | 57.2 in (1453 mm) |
| Front/rear Track: | 60.4/60.3 in (1,534/1,532 mm) |
| Wheelbase: | 103.9 in (2639 mm) |
| Ground Clearance: | 5.3 in (135 mm) |
| Cargo Volume: | 14.6 cuFT (413 L) |
| Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.31 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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| Unladen Weight: | 3210.5 lbs (1456 kg) |
| Gross Weight Limit: | 4321.1 lbs (1960 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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| Combined: | 41 mpg US (5.7 L/100Km) |
| CO2 Emissions: | 134 (154) g/km |
VOLVO V50
2.4L D5 5AT (180 HP)
ENGINE SPECS - 2.4L D5 5AT (180 HP) | |
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| Cylinders: | L5 |
| Displacement: | 2400 cm3 |
| Power: | 132 KW @ 4000 RPM 179 HP @ 4000 RPM 177 BHP @ 4000 RPM |
| Torque: | 258 lb-ft @ 1750 RPM 350 Nm @ 1750 RPM |
| Fuel System: | Common Rail |
| Fuel: | Diesel |
| Fuel capacity: | 13.7 gallons (51.9 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Top Speed: | 136.7 mph (220 km/h) |
| Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 8.5 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
| Gearbox: | 5-speed automatic |
BRAKES SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Front: | Ventilated Discs |
| Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Tire Size: | 205/55R16 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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| Length: | 178 in (4521 mm) |
| Width: | 69.7 in (1770 mm) |
| Height: | 59 in (1499 mm) |
| Front/rear Track: | 60.4/60.3 in (1,534/1,532 mm) |
| Wheelbase: | 103.9 in (2639 mm) |
| Ground Clearance: | 5.3 in (135 mm) |
| Cargo Volume: | 12.7 cuFT (360 L) |
| Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.31 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Unladen Weight: | 3351.6 lbs (1520 kg) |
| Gross Weight Limit: | 4453.3 lbs (2020 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
|---|---|
| City: | 24.2 mpg US (9.7 L/100Km) |
| Highway: | 42.8 mpg US (5.5 L/100Km) |
| Combined: | 33.6 mpg US (7 L/100Km) |
| CO2 Emissions: | 166 g/km |