2010 Volvo V50

At a Glance

Pricing $28,700 - $34,300
Drive Types FWD, AWD
Engines 2.4l I5, 2.5l I5 T
Transmissions A5, M6
Fuel Economy 18-20 (city), 26-30 (highway)

The roomy Volvo V50 is the wagon version of the S40 compact sedan. Designed to compete in the entry-level sport wagon segment, the V50 is available with many premium features not available from other competitors. A choice of a 168-bhp 2.4L I-4, or turbocharged 227-bhp 2.5L I-5 engine, is coupled to a 5-speed Geartronic(R) automatic. The V50 T5 features AWD for improved traction and handling. Dynamic Stability and Traction Control (DSTC), Bi-Xenon headlights, and DVD navigation system are available.

What Changed:

The V50 will once again offer a manual transmission.

Model/Trim/Package Engine Original MSRP
V50 2.4i 2.4l I5 (168-bhp) A5 FWD $28,700
V50 T5 R-Design 2.5l I5 T (227-bhp) M6 AWD $33,050
V50 T5 R-Design 2.5l I5 T (227-bhp) A5 AWD $34,300