Diesel and petrol · 2004–2012

Volvo V50

Fuel consumption, running costs and specs for the Volvo V50. By the official figures, the 2011 uses 4.6 L/100km.

Volvo V50 in silver
Fuel use
4.6 L/100km
2011 official
On a full tank
1,339 km
62 L tank
Seats
5

What a V50 costs to run

At today's average petrol prices, by its official fuel use, Canada first.

CountryAverage price todayCost to driveA typical year
New Zealand$2.94/L petrol$13.61 per 100 km$1,497
Australia$2.42/L petrol$11.19 per 100 km$1,242
United Kingdom£1.74/L petrol£13.00 per 100 miles£910
United States$4.35/gal petrol$8.57 per 100 miles$1,157

A typical year: New Zealand 11,000 km (Ministry of Transport's average for a light vehicle); Australia 11,100 km (ABS Survey of Motor Vehicle Use average); United Kingdom 11,265 km (DfT National Travel Survey average of about 7,000 miles); United States 21,726 km (FHWA average of about 13,500 miles). Real costs depend on how and where you drive. Work out a particular trip.

1st generation, 2004–2022

Specs for the 2.0D. Other versions differ; the figures at the top are the most efficient version's.

About

Body
Wagon
Size class
Small
Generation
MW (1st generation)
Built
2004-2020
Seats
5
Doors
5
Drive
FWD

Size and weight

Length
4,522 mm
Width
1,770 mm
Height
1,452 mm
Wheelbase
2,640 mm
Kerb weight
1,400 kg
Boot
417 L

Engine

Engine
2.0 L 4-cylinder turbo diesel
Engine size
1,998 cc
Cylinders
4
Aspiration
Turbo
Power
100 kW
Torque
320 Nm
Gearbox
6-speed manual

Economy

Fuel use (combined)
5.4 L/100km
Fuel tank
62 L

Official figures by year

From the US EPA, the UK's DfT and NZTA, newest first.

YearFuelUsesUKUSRange
2012Diesel5.8 L/100km49 mpg41 mpg—
2012Petrol9.2 L/100km31 mpg25 mpg—
2011Diesel4.6 L/100km61 mpg51 mpg—
2011Petrol9.5 L/100km30 mpg25 mpg—
2010Petrol9.6 L/100km29 mpg24 mpg—
2010Diesel5.3 L/100km54 mpg45 mpg—
2009Petrol9.8 L/100km29 mpg24 mpg—
2008Petrol10.5 L/100km27 mpg22 mpg—
2007Petrol10.4 L/100km27 mpg23 mpg—
2006Petrol10.0 L/100km28 mpg23 mpg—
2005Diesel5.8 L/100km49 mpg41 mpg—
2005Petrol10.8 L/100km26 mpg22 mpg—

Volvo V50 questions

What is the fuel consumption of the Volvo V50?

The 2011 Volvo V50 uses 4.6 L/100km by its official figures. Each year's figures are listed below.

How much does a Volvo V50 cost to run a year in Canada?

At today's average petrol prices and a typical year's driving: $1,497 in New Zealand, $1,242 in Australia, £910 in United Kingdom, $1,157 in United States.

How far does a Volvo V50 go on a full tank?

About 1,339 km from its 62 L tank at its official fuel use.

How big is the Volvo V50's boot?

417 L, for the 2.0D.

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