2011 Volvo V50

US · Wagon · Small Station Wagons

The 2011 Volvo V50 is listed in the US market as a wagon with gasoline power. Every figure below carries the source it came from, and anything our sources do not publish is left out rather than estimated.

Engine: 2.5L 5-cylinder turbocharged
Transmission: 5-speed automatic
Drivetrain: FWD
Fuel: Gasoline
Economy: 24 mpg (9.8 L/100 km) combined

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Specifications at a Glance

Key Figures

Units:

Engine / Powertrain

2.5L 5-cylinder turbocharged

Combined Economy

24 MPG US (9.8 L/100 km) · EPA

Drivetrain

FWD

Transmission

5-speed automatic

Market: US·Switch units to convert the figures shown.

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Engine

Engine
Specification	Value	Source
Engine	2.5L 5-cylinder turbocharged
Displacement	2.5 L
Cylinders	5
Aspiration	Turbocharged
Fuel type	Gasoline	EPA fueleconomy.gov

Transmission and drivetrain

Transmission and drivetrain
Specification	Value	Source
Transmission	Automatic	EPA fueleconomy.gov
Gears	5
Drivetrain	FWD	EPA fueleconomy.gov

Fuel economy and range

Fuel economy and range
Specification	Value	Source
Combined	24 mpg (9.8 L/100 km)	EPA fueleconomy.gov
City	21 mpg (11.2 L/100 km)
Highway	30 mpg (7.8 L/100 km)

Our sources do not publish these for this vehicle: Power, Torque, Electric range, Battery capacity. We leave them out instead of estimating.

Trims and configurations

1 configuration listed by our sources. Engines, drivetrains and fuel economy can differ between them.

V50 FWD · 2.5L · FWD · 5-speed automatic

Recalls

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for this model year. Last checked November 8, 2026.

10V591000: SEATS
VOLVO IS RECALLING CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH POWER FRONT PASSENGER SEATS. THE FRONT SEAT RAIL'S DETECTION SYSTEM WAS MANUFACTURED INCORRECTLY AND MAY PERMIT THE PASSENGER TO FORWARD THE SEAT BEYOND THE INTENDED MAXIMUM.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE FRONT POWER SEAT STOPS FOR BOTH FRONT SEATS FOR THE PRESENCE OF AN "END STOP" AND REPAIR THE VEHICLES AS NECESSARY FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON DECEMBER 23, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT VOLVO AT…
Reported November 22, 2010. View on NHTSA

Data sources

EPA fueleconomy.gov · retrieved November 7, 2026 · US Government public data
NHTSA vPIC · retrieved October 15, 2026 · US Government public data

Source checked: November 7, 2026

Data verified: November 7, 2026

Specifications can vary by market, trim, configuration and production date. Confirm with the manufacturer before buying parts or making safety decisions. Report an error.

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Frequently asked questions

What engine does the 2011 Volvo V50 have?

2.5L 5-cylinder turbocharged. Engines can differ by trim, so check the trim list below.

What is the fuel economy of the 2011 Volvo V50?

Combined fuel economy is 24 mpg (9.8 L/100 km), as published by the source shown in the specification table.

Is the 2011 Volvo V50 front-wheel, rear-wheel or all-wheel drive?

Drivetrain: FWD.

Are there recalls for the 2011 Volvo V50?

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for this model year (last checked November 8, 2026). Details are in the Recalls section.