2010 Volvo V50
MSRP
$49,695
drivetrain
All Wheel Drive
epa classification
Station Wagon
passenger capacity
5
energuide estimate - city
10.2
energuide estimate - hwy
6.8
engine type
Turbocharged gas I5
displacement
2.5L/-TBD-
sae net horsepower @ rpm
227 @ 5000
sae net torque @ rpm
236 @ 1500-5000
trans type
5
brake type
Pwr
brake abs system
4-wheel
disc - front (yes or )
Yes
disc - rear (yes or )
Yes
fuel tank capacity, approx
60.0
wheelbase
103.9
length, overall
178.0
width, max w/o mirrors
69.7
height, overall
57.4
Kg/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 20K km/year
4370
Cruising Range - City
1382.88
Cruising Range - Hwy
2074.32
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
1984
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
198
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
1984
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
198
Fuel System
Electronic Fuel Injection
Trans Description Cont.
Automatic
First Gear Ratio (:1)
4.66
Second Gear Ratio (:1)
3.03
Third Gear Ratio (:1)
1.98
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)
1.34
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)
1.02
Reverse Ratio (:1)
5.11
Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)
2.44
Suspension Type - Front
MacPherson Strut
Suspension Type - Rear
Multi-Link
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
w/Coil Springs
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
w/Coil Springs
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front
0.75
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear
0.51
Front Tire Size
205/50R17
Rear Tire Size
205/50R17
Front Wheel Size
17 x 7.0
Rear Wheel Size
17 x 7.0
Front Wheel Material
Aluminum
Rear Wheel Material
Aluminum
Steering Type
Pwr Rack & Pinion
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
17.3
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
2.9
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
34.8
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
10.1 x -TBD-
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
10.1 x -TBD-
Front Head Room
38.2
Front Leg Room
41.6
Front Shoulder Room
55.2
Front Hip Room
53.7
Second Head Room
38.1
Second Leg Room
34.4
Second Shoulder Room
54.1
Second Hip Room
50.7
Track Width, Front
60.4
Track Width, Rear
60.3
Min Ground Clearance
5.3
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1
69.5
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2
38.9
Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings
37.8
Cargo Box (Area) Height
27.0
Liftover Height
24.7
Cargo Volume to Seat 1
69.5
Cargo Volume to Seat 2
62.9
Cargo Volume to Seat 3
27.4
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The excellent V50 wagon goes into 2010 with no changes expected. Power comes from a 168-hp 2.4-litre five-cylinder, or an optional 227-hp 2.5-litre turbocharged five-cylinder. The S40 is normally front-wheel drive, but all-wheel drive is optional on the turbo engine. Transmissions are five- and six-speed manuals, or five-speed automatics. As on all Volvos, safety is the first priority, and the C30 comes loaded to the gills with all the latest technology. Cargo area holds over 2,000 L of bags, boxes and pets.

Pros

T5 AWD a little rocket

Cons

Expensive, fragile