2006 Volvo V50 fuel economy
The EPA lists 6 versions of the 2006 Volvo V50. Combined fuel economy ranges from 20 to 23 MPG; the most efficient version is rated 20 city / 29 highway.
At a glance
- Combined
- 20 to 23 MPG depending on version
- City and highway
- 20 and 29 most efficient version
- Yearly fuel cost
- $3,550 EPA estimate, most efficient version
Source: U.S. EPA fueleconomy.gov
Every version the EPA tested
| Version | Engine | Drive | City | Highway | Combined | Yearly fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| V50 FWD Manual 6-spd | 5-cyl 2.5L | Front-Wheel Drive | 20 | 29 | 23 MPG | $3,550 |
| V50 FWD Manual 5-spd | 5-cyl 2.4L | Front-Wheel Drive | 19 | 27 | 22 MPG | $3,750 |
| V50 FWD Automatic (S5) | 5-cyl 2.4L | Front-Wheel Drive | 19 | 27 | 22 MPG | $3,750 |
| V50 FWD Automatic (S5) | 5-cyl 2.5L | Front-Wheel Drive | 19 | 28 | 22 MPG | $3,750 |
| V50 AWD Manual 6-spd | 5-cyl 2.5L | 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | 17 | 24 | 20 MPG | $4,100 |
| V50 AWD Automatic (S5) | 5-cyl 2.5L | 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | 18 | 25 | 20 MPG | $4,100 |
At EPA assumptions, the most efficient version costs about $3,550 per year in fuel, versus $4,100 for the least efficient.