2008 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 - 2.5L - 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 AWD gets up to 26 MPG on the highway, 18 MPG under city driving conditions, and an estimated combined rating of 21 MPG. Highway fuel economy is a full 44% better than city fuel economy.
- Highway
- 26 MPG
- Combined
- 21 MPG
- City
- 18 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 AWD gets up to 36.47 MPG on the highway, 22.15 MPG under city driving conditions, and an estimated combined rating of 26.90 MPG. Labratory highway fuel economy is a full 65% better than city fuel economy.
- Highway
- 36.47 MPG
- Combined
- 26.90 MPG
- City
- 22.15 MPG
Transmission
Type:
AutomaticSub Type:
S5Miscellaneous
Drive System:
Four Wheel DrivePassenger Volume (4 Door):
93 Cubic FeetLuggage Volume (4 Door):
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 AWD gets up to 25 MPG on the highway, 17 MPG under city driving conditions, and an estimated combined rating of 20 MPG. Highway fuel economy is a full 47% better than city fuel economy.
- Highway
- 25 MPG
- Combined
- 20 MPG
- City
- 17 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 AWD gets up to 35.50 MPG on the highway, 21.70 MPG under city driving conditions, and an estimated combined rating of 26.30 MPG. Labratory highway fuel economy is a full 64% better than city fuel economy.
- Highway
- 35.50 MPG
- Combined
- 26.30 MPG
- City
- 21.70 MPG
Transmission
Type:
ManualSub Type:
M6Miscellaneous
Drive System:
Four Wheel DrivePassenger Volume (4 Door):
93 Cubic FeetLuggage Volume (4 Door):
32 Cubic FeetComparisions
2008 Small Station Wagons
The title for most fuel efficient vehicle in the small station wagons class in 2008 goes to the Honda Fit with a combined EPA fuel economy rating of 31 miles per gallon. This MPG rating is a full 94% better than the worst in class vehicle, the Audi S4 Avant.
- Honda Fit
- 31 MPG (Manual - 1.5L - 4 Cylinder)
- Toyota Corolla Matrix
- 29 MPG (Manual - 1.8L - 4 Cylinder)
- Pontiac Vibe
- 29 MPG (Manual - 1.8L - 4 Cylinder)
- Audi A4 Avant Quattro
- 23 MPG (Manual - 2.0L - 4 Cylinder)
- Saab 9 3 Sportcombi
- 23 MPG (Manual - 2.0L - 4 Cylinder)
- Volvo V50 FWD
- 23 MPG (Automatic - 2.4L - 5 Cylinder)
- Suzuki Forenza Wagon
- 22 MPG (Automatic - 2.0L - 4 Cylinder)
- Saab 9 3 Aero Sportcombi AWD
- 19 MPG (Manual - 2.8L - 6 Cylinder)
- Infiniti EX35
- 19 MPG (Automatic - 3.5L - 6 Cylinder)
- Audi S4 Avant
- 16 MPG (Automatic - 4.2L - 8 Cylinder)
