2006 Volvo Models
There is more than one version of this model which have different gas mileage rates. You may select a version below to jump to that section:
Technical Brief (Automatic - 2.4L - 5 Cylinder)
Gas Mileage (EPA Estimated)
The figures below show what the EPA estimates drivers will experience for fuel economy in "real world" driving situations. This version of the V50 FWD gets up to 30 MPG on the highway, 22 MPG under city driving conditions, and an estimated combined rating of 25 MPG. Highway fuel economy is a full 36% better than city fuel economy.
- Highway
- 30 MPG
- Combined
- 25 MPG
- City
- 22 MPG
Engine
Cylinders:
5Valves Per Cylinder:
4Displacement:
2.4 LitersGuzzler:
NoTurbo:
NoSupercharged:
NoFuel Type:
PremiumGas Mileage (EPA Unadjusted)
The figures below show what the EPA observed for fuel economy in labratory tests. These mileages are not typical of "real world" driving fuel economy. In the lab, this version of the V50 FWD gets up to 37.88 MPG on the highway, 23.96 MPG under city driving conditions, and an estimated combined rating of 28.71 MPG. Labratory highway fuel economy is a full 58% better than city fuel economy.
- Highway
- 37.88 MPG
- Combined
- 28.71 MPG
- City
- 23.96 MPG
Transmission
Type:
AutomaticSub Type:
S5Miscellaneous
Drive System:
Front Wheel DrivePassenger Volume (Hatchback):
93 Cubic FeetLuggage Volume (Hatchback):
32 Cubic FeetTechnical Brief (Automatic - 2.5L - 5 Cylinder - Turbo)
Gas Mileage (EPA Estimated)
The figures below show what the EPA estimates drivers will experience for fuel economy in "real world" driving situations. This version of the V50 FWD gets up to 30 MPG on the highway, 22 MPG under city driving conditions, and an estimated combined rating of 25 MPG. Highway fuel economy is a full 36% better than city fuel economy.
- Highway
- 30 MPG
- Combined
- 25 MPG
- City
- 22 MPG
Engine
Cylinders:
5Valves Per Cylinder:
4Displacement:
2.5 LitersGuzzler:
NoTurbo:
YesSupercharged:
NoFuel Type:
PremiumGas Mileage (EPA Unadjusted)
The figures below show what the EPA observed for fuel economy in labratory tests. These mileages are not typical of "real world" driving fuel economy. In the lab, this version of the V50 FWD gets up to 38.46 MPG on the highway, 23.94 MPG under city driving conditions, and an estimated combined rating of 28.84 MPG. Labratory highway fuel economy is a full 61% better than city fuel economy.
- Highway
- 38.46 MPG
- Combined
- 28.84 MPG
- City
- 23.94 MPG
Transmission
Type:
AutomaticSub Type:
S5Miscellaneous
Drive System:
Front Wheel DrivePassenger Volume (Hatchback):
93 Cubic FeetLuggage Volume (Hatchback):
32 Cubic FeetTechnical Brief (Manual - 2.4L - 5 Cylinder)
Gas Mileage (EPA Estimated)
The figures below show what the EPA estimates drivers will experience for fuel economy in "real world" driving situations. This version of the V50 FWD gets up to 29 MPG on the highway, 22 MPG under city driving conditions, and an estimated combined rating of 24 MPG. Highway fuel economy is a full 32% better than city fuel economy.
- Highway
- 29 MPG
- Combined
- 24 MPG
- City
- 22 MPG
Engine
Cylinders:
5Valves Per Cylinder:
4Displacement:
2.4 LitersGuzzler:
NoTurbo:
NoSupercharged:
NoFuel Type:
PremiumGas Mileage (EPA Unadjusted)
The figures below show what the EPA observed for fuel economy in labratory tests. These mileages are not typical of "real world" driving fuel economy. In the lab, this version of the V50 FWD gets up to 37.50 MPG on the highway, 24.00 MPG under city driving conditions, and an estimated combined rating of 28.64 MPG. Labratory highway fuel economy is a full 56% better than city fuel economy.
- Highway
- 37.50 MPG
- Combined
- 28.64 MPG
- City
- 24.00 MPG
Transmission
Type:
ManualSub Type:
M5Miscellaneous
Drive System:
Front Wheel DrivePassenger Volume (Hatchback):
93 Cubic FeetLuggage Volume (Hatchback):
32 Cubic FeetTechnical Brief (Manual - 2.5L - 5 Cylinder - Turbo)
Gas Mileage (EPA Estimated)
The figures below show what the EPA estimates drivers will experience for fuel economy in "real world" driving situations. This version of the V50 FWD gets up to 32 MPG on the highway, 22 MPG under city driving conditions, and an estimated combined rating of 26 MPG. Highway fuel economy is a full 45% better than city fuel economy.
- Highway
- 32 MPG
- Combined
- 26 MPG
- City
- 22 MPG
Engine
Cylinders:
5Valves Per Cylinder:
4Displacement:
2.5 LitersGuzzler:
NoTurbo:
YesSupercharged:
NoFuel Type:
PremiumGas Mileage (EPA Unadjusted)
The figures below show what the EPA observed for fuel economy in labratory tests. These mileages are not typical of "real world" driving fuel economy. In the lab, this version of the V50 FWD gets up to 40.47 MPG on the highway, 24.59 MPG under city driving conditions, and an estimated combined rating of 29.86 MPG. Labratory highway fuel economy is a full 65% better than city fuel economy.
- Highway
- 40.47 MPG
- Combined
- 29.86 MPG
- City
- 24.59 MPG
Transmission
Type:
ManualSub Type:
M6Miscellaneous
Drive System:
Front Wheel DrivePassenger Volume (Hatchback):
93 Cubic FeetLuggage Volume (Hatchback):
32 Cubic FeetComparisions
2006 Small Station Wagons
The title for most fuel efficient vehicle in the small station wagons class in 2006 goes to the Toyota Corolla Matrix with a combined EPA fuel economy rating of 33 miles per gallon. This MPG rating is a full 83% better than the worst in class vehicle, the Audi S4 Avant.
- Toyota Corolla Matrix
- 33 MPG (Manual - 1.8L - 4 Cylinder)
- Pontiac Vibe
- 33 MPG (Manual - 1.8L - 4 Cylinder)
- Toyota Scion XB
- 31 MPG (Automatic - 1.5L - 4 Cylinder)
- Volvo V50 FWD
- 26 MPG (Manual - 2.5L - 5 Cylinder)
- Chevrolet Optra Wagon
- 25 MPG (Manual - 2.0L - 4 Cylinder)
- Suzuki Forenza Wagon
- 25 MPG (Manual - 2.0L - 4 Cylinder)
- Audi A4 Avant Quattro
- 25 MPG (Automatic - 2.0L - 4 Cylinder)
- BMW 325XI Sport Wagon
- 23 MPG (Automatic - 3.0L - 6 Cylinder)
- Volvo V50 AWD
- 23 MPG (Automatic - 2.5L - 5 Cylinder)
- Audi S4 Avant
- 18 MPG (Automatic - 4.2L - 8 Cylinder)
