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Volvo V50 2.4i

General information

ModelVolvo V50 2.4i
Year2006
CategoryStation wagons/estate cars
Rating60.7 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars

Main features, safety and ecconomy

Engine size2442 ccm (149.01 cubic inches)
Fuel typeGasoline, unleaded 95
Fuel city driving10.8 litres/100 km (21.70 miles per gallon)
Fuel mixed driving9.6 litres/100 km (24.60 miles per gallon)
Fuel highway driving8.0 litres/100 km (29.44 miles per gallon)
Seats5
DriveFront wheels
Transmission5-speed automatic or 5-speed manual
Airbags6. Front airbags. Side airbags.

Engine and transmission

Engine locationFront, transverse
Displacement2442 ccm (149.01 cubic inches)
Engine typeInline, 5 cylinder
Max power170.00 PS (125 kW or 168 HP) at 6000 Rev. per min.
Max torque230.52 Nm (23.5 kgf-m or 170.0 ft.lbs) at 4400 Rev. per min.
Compression10.3:1
Bore x stroke83.0 x 90.0 mm (3.3 x 3.5 inches)
Fuel systemInjection
Valves per cylinder4
Fuel controlDouble overhead cam (DOHC)
Lubrication systemWet sump
Cooling systemLiquid
Gearbox5-speed automatic or 5-speed manual

Speed and acceleration

Top speed220.0 km/h (136.7 mph)
0-100 km/h (0-62 mph)8.3 seconds
Power/weight ratio0.1193 PS/kg

Exterior and interior

Chassis typeCombi
Max no. of doors5
Leg room front1060 mm (41.7 inches)
Passenger space2633 litres (696 gallons)
Cargo space776 litres (205 gallons)
Optional cargo space1307 litres (345 gallons)
Aerodynamic dragcoefisient0.4

Steering, brakes and tires

SteeringTraction control. Electronic stabilasation program (ESP). Electronic stabilasation program (ESP).
Turn circle12 m (452.8 inches)
Front brakesVentilated disks, 300 mm
Rear brakesDisks
Brake detailsAntiblocking system (ABS). Antiblocking system (ABS).
Front suspensionIndependent
Rear suspensionIndependent

Dimensions and weight

Weight1425 kg (3,141.6 pounds)
Max weight with load1850 kg (4,078.6 pounds)
Towing weight907 kg (1,999.6 pounds)
Overall length4520 mm (178.0 inches)
Overall width1780 mm (70.1 inches)
Overall height1460 mm (57.5 inches)
Ground clearance140 mm (5.5 inches)
Wheelbase2650 mm (104.3 inches)
Fuel capacity60.0 litres (15.85 gallons)

Other specifications

Country of originSweden
Aprox price as new USD26530
Aprox price as new EUR26420
Service interval20,000 km
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