2009 Volvo V50 AWDFuel Economy & MPG Ratings

Gasoline Small Station Wagons4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
City
18
MPG
Highway
26
MPG
Combined
21
MPG

Trim Comparison

Automatic (S5)
Regular
City
18
Hwy
26
Comb
21
Fuel cost: $3,200/yr
Manual 6-spd
Regular
City
17
Hwy
25
Comb
20
Fuel cost: $3,400/yr
Annual Fuel Cost
$3,200

Based on gasoline at $3.67/gal, 15,000 miles/year

5-Year Fuel Savings
$-4,000

vs. average new vehicle

EPA Fuel Economy Score: -1/10
GHG Score: -1/10

Environment

CO₂ Tailpipe Emissions
423 g/mile
Annual Petroleum Consumption
14.2 barrels

Specifications

Engine
2.5L 5-cyl
Transmission
6-speed Manual
Drivetrain
AWD
Body Style
Wagon

Source: EPA fuel economy data & NHTSA vPIC. Specifications reflect the most common trim configuration.

Engine & Efficiency Details

Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov

Engine Size
2.5L, 5-cylinder
Fuel Type
Regular Gasoline

Annual Fuel Cost by State

Prices as of week ending May 18, 2026 · Source: EIA

National AvgEPA default
$4.490/gal$3,207/yr
California
$5.957/gal$4,255/yr
Texas
$3.888/gal$2,777/yr
Florida
$4.136/gal$2,954/yr
New York
$4.522/gal$3,230/yr
Ohio
$4.510/gal$3,221/yr
Washington
$5.591/gal$3,994/yr
Colorado
$4.618/gal$3,299/yr
Minnesota
$4.344/gal$3,103/yr
Massachusetts
$4.448/gal$3,177/yr

Calculated at 15,000 miles/year (EPA standard assumption) using 21 MPG combined. Regular gasoline prices. Actual costs vary.

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