Real MPG: Volvo V50 (2004 - 2012)

Number of RealMPGs submitted

24–68

Real MPG

47.1

Average

Classy-looking compact estate with very good ride comfort and tidy handling. A fine long-distance cruiser. The UK's most popular Volvo.

Not everyone gets on with the floating dashboard. Boy Racer packages like the expensive R pack not suited to Volvo clientele. Expensive problems with diesels more than three years old.

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Select engine for more Real MPG information:

Engine	Official MPG (NEDC)	Official MPG (WLTP)	Real MPG Avg.	Real MPG %
1.6	39.2–39.8 mpg	-	46.8 mpg	118%	Submit
1.6 D	56.5 mpg	-	48.3 mpg	85%	Submit
1.6D DRIVe	62.8 mpg	-	53.6 mpg	85%	Submit
1.6D DRIVe Start/Stop	72.4–74.3 mpg	-	54.6 mpg	74%	Submit
1.8	38.7–39.2 mpg	-	33.7 mpg	87%	Submit
1.8 FlexiFuel	38.2 mpg	-	32.7 mpg	86%	Submit
2.0	37.2–38.2 mpg	-	34.4 mpg	91%	Submit
2.0 D	48.7 mpg	-	45.8 mpg	94%	Submit
2.4i	33.2 mpg	-	29.7 mpg	89%	Submit
D2	65.7 mpg	-	49.6 mpg	76%	Submit
D3	48.7–55.4 mpg	-	48.0 mpg	92%	Submit
D3 Geartronic	48.7 mpg	-	43.4 mpg	89%	Submit
D4	48.7–55.4 mpg	-	45.3 mpg	87%	Submit
D4 Geartronic	48.7 mpg	-	44.2 mpg	91%	Submit
D5	44.8 mpg	-	43.6 mpg	97%	Submit
D5 Geartronic	44.8 mpg	-	38.4 mpg	86%	Submit
T5	31.4–32.5 mpg	-	27.2 mpg	85%	Submit

*Based on WLTP MPG values

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Volvo V50 (2004 - 2012)

Classy-looking compact estate with very good ride comfort and tidy handling. A fine long-distance cruiser. The UK's most popular Volvo.

Rivals

Volvo V50 (2004 - 2012)	47.1	avg mpg
Toyota Corolla (2019 on)	57.9	avg mpg
Skoda Octavia Estate (2020 on)	50.0	avg mpg
BMW 2 Series Active Tourer (2022 on)	46.4	avg mpg