Body | 4dr Wagon |
Wheelbase | 2,639 mm |
Length | 4,514 mm |
Width | 1,770 mm |
Height | 1,453 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,509 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 60 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 988 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,402 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,364 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,057 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 968 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,374 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,288 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 874 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,930 mm (over 2 rows) |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 776 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 1,781 L |
2006 Volvo V50 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 168-horsepower 2.4L I5 5-speed manual FWD |
It has a lot of arm and leg room for a smaller car. see full Volvo V50 review |
2007 | 4dr Wagon 168-horsepower 2.4L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Front seat comfort is top notch. Lots of adjustments with power drivers seat. see full Volvo V50 review |
2006 | 4dr Sedan 168-horsepower 2.4L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Very comfortable leather seats. Fully adjustable. see full Volvo V50 review |
2006 | 4dr Wagon turbocharged 218hp 2.5L I5 6-speed manual AWD |
They are the most comfortable seats I have ever had in a car - period. see full Volvo V50 review |
2005 | 4dr Wagon turbocharged 218hp 2.5L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Let me put it this way: road trip across Canada. Last day getting home drove 1,500kms in 15 hrs (including breaks, of course). No neck or back pain. The front seats are extremely comfortable. see full Volvo V50 review |
2006 Volvo V50 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 168-horsepower 2.4L I5 5-speed manual FWD |
Not a lot of room for tall adults. Good for kids. see full Volvo V50 review |
2007 | 4dr Wagon turbocharged 218hp 2.5L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Rear seat is for very small people or children only --no leg room. see full Volvo V50 review |
2006 | 4dr Wagon 168-horsepower 2.4L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
legroom too cramped see full Volvo V50 review |
2006 | 4dr Wagon 168-horsepower 2.4L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Volvo should be ashamed for such lousy seats. They know how to build great seats but they shortchanged the V50. see full Volvo V50 review |
2006 | 4dr Wagon 168-horsepower 2.4L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Too cramped. See previous comments about seats. see full Volvo V50 review |
2005 | 4dr Wagon turbocharged 218hp 2.5L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Good only for children. 3 adults are getting squeezed. see full Volvo V50 review |
2005 | 4dr Sedan 168-horsepower 2.4L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
really only good for kids see full Volvo V50 review |
Trim | 2.4i | T5 |
Standard Engine | 2.4L I5 DOHC-4v 125 kW@6000 230 Nm@4400 | turbocharged 2.5L I5 DOHC-4v 163 kW@5000 320 Nm@1500 |
Standard Transmission | 5-speed manually-shiftable automatic | 6-speed manual |
Optional Transmission(s) |   | 5-speed manually-shiftable automatic |
Standard Drivetrain | FWD | FWD |
Optional Drivetrain(s) |   | AWD |
Standard Tires | 205/55R16 tires | 205/55R16 tires |
Optional Tires | 205/50R17 tires | 205/50R17 tires |
2006 Volvo V50 Powertrain: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2006 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 218hp 2.5L I5 6-speed manual AWD |
6 speed manual, nice flat torque curve. Turbo engine offers adequate performance and decent fuel economy. see full Volvo V50 review |
2006 | 4dr Wagon turbocharged 218hp 2.5L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Responsive, with lots of low-end torque. No turbo lag. see full Volvo V50 review |
2005 | 4dr Wagon turbocharged 218hp 2.5L I5 6-speed manual FWD |
Nice, low end and an adequate plus 6 speed manual. Nice balance of torque, acceleration and fuel economy. Turbos will become more popular if they work as well as this one. see full Volvo V50 review |
2006 Volvo V50 Powertrain: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 218hp 2.5L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
The only V50 that I was able to test drive was not a manual transmission and to me did not "feel" as fun as the A4. see full Volvo V50 review |
2005 | 4dr Wagon 168-horsepower 2.4L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
The engine could use some power considering the weight of the car and how much you can load into it. TO be fair, I have the less powerful 2.4 non-turbo. see full Volvo V50 review |
None of our members have yet commented on the tires of the 2006 Volvo V50.
Body | Trim | Base Price | Invoice | Destination |
4dr Wagon | 2.4i | 26,490 | 24,936 | 695 |
4dr Wagon | T5 | 28,140 | 26,487 | 695 |