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Volvo V50 Specs, Engines & Dimensions (2007–2012) — First Generation Restyling

The facelifted Volvo V50 offers the everyday versatility of a five-door estate. When choosing yours, look beyond the engine badge: the transmission, drivetrain and fitted equipment all affect how well it suits your routine.

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Volvo V50 Engines and Transmissions

Volvo V50 engine choices include the gasoline 1.6 MT with a manual transmission and front-wheel drive, and the diesel 2.0 DSG with an automated gearbox and front-wheel drive. The gasoline 2.5 AT pairs an automatic with all-wheel drive. These examples give you different priorities to weigh: manual control, convenience in traffic or added traction when accelerating on slippery surfaces.

Estate 5-door — Volvo V50 Engines and Transmissions

Estate 5-door Volvo V50 Engines and Transmissions
ModificationEngine typeEngine capacityMaximum powerMaximum power, kwMaximum torque N⋅mTransmissionType of drive
1.6 MTGasoline1596 cm³100 hp74 kW150 N⋅mManualFWD
1.8 MTGasoline1798 cm³125 hp92 kW165 N⋅mManualFWD
2.5 MTGasoline2521 cm³230 hp169 kW320 N⋅mManualAWD
2.0 MTGasoline1999 cm³145 hp107 kW185 N⋅mManualFWD
2.4 MTGasoline2435 cm³170 hp125 kW230 N⋅mManualFWD
2.4 ATGasoline2435 cm³170 hp125 kW230 N⋅mAutomaticFWD
2.5 MTGasoline2521 cm³230 hp169 kW320 N⋅mManualFWD
1.6 MTDiesel1560 cm³109 hp80 kW240 N⋅mManualFWD
2.0 MTDiesel1997 cm³136 hp100 kW320 N⋅mManualFWD
2.0 DSGDiesel1997 cm³136 hp100 kW320 N⋅mRoboticFWD
2.4 ATDiesel2401 cm³180 hp132 kW350 N⋅mAutomaticFWD
2.5 ATGasoline2521 cm³230 hp169 kW320 N⋅mAutomaticFWD
2.0 DSGGasoline1999 cm³145 hp107 kW185 N⋅mRoboticFWD
2.4 ATGasoline2435 cm³140 hp103 kW220 N⋅mAutomaticFWD
2.5 ATGasoline2521 cm³230 hp169 kW320 N⋅mAutomaticAWD
1.6 MTDiesel1560 cm³115 hp84 kW270 N⋅mManualFWD
2.0 ATDiesel1969 cm³150 hp110 kW320 N⋅mAutomaticFWD

Volvo V50 Dimensions

Estate 5-door — Volvo V50 Dimensions

Estate 5-door Volvo V50 Dimensions
ModificationLengthWidthHeightWheelbaseCurb weightMax weightGround clearance, minimum
1.6 MT4522 mm1770 mm1457 mm2640 mm1335 kg1850 kg135 mm
1.8 MT4522 mm1770 mm1457 mm2640 mm1315 kg1890 kg135 mm
2.5 MT4522 mm1770 mm1457 mm2640 mm1485 kg2020 kg135 mm
2.0 MT4522 mm1770 mm1457 mm2640 mm1315 kg1890 kg135 mm
2.4 MT4522 mm1770 mm1457 mm2640 mm1390 kg1960 kg135 mm
2.4 AT4522 mm1770 mm1457 mm2640 mm1480 kg1960 kg135 mm
2.5 MT4522 mm1770 mm1457 mm2640 mm1415 kg2000 kg135 mm
1.6 MT4522 mm1770 mm1457 mm2640 mm1345 kg1960 kg135 mm
2.0 MT4522 mm1770 mm1457 mm2640 mm1400 kg1960 kg135 mm
2.0 DSG4522 mm1770 mm1457 mm2640 mm1400 kg1960 kg135 mm
2.4 AT4522 mm1770 mm1457 mm2640 mm1465 kg2020 kg135 mm
2.5 AT4522 mm1770 mm1457 mm2640 mm1430 kg2000 kg135 mm
2.0 DSG4522 mm1770 mm1457 mm2640 mm1440 kg1920 kg135 mm
2.4 AT4522 mm1770 mm1457 mm2640 mm1415 kg1960 kg135 mm
2.5 AT4522 mm1770 mm1457 mm2640 mm1419 kg2000 kg135 mm
1.6 MT4522 mm1770 mm1457 mm2640 mm1345 kg1960 kg135 mm
2.0 AT4522 mm1770 mm1457 mm2640 mmNot provided2020 kg135 mm

Volvo V50 Cargo Space

Estate 5-door — Volvo V50 Cargo Space

Estate 5-door Volvo V50 Cargo Space
ModificationTrunk volume minTrunk volume max
1.6 MT417 l1307 l
1.8 MT417 l1307 l
2.5 MT417 l1307 l
2.0 MT417 l1307 l
2.4 MT417 l1307 l
2.4 AT417 l1307 l
2.5 MT417 l1307 l
1.6 MT417 l1307 l
2.0 MT417 l1307 l
2.0 DSG417 l1307 l
2.4 AT417 l1307 l
2.5 AT417 l1307 l
2.0 DSG417 l1307 l
2.4 AT417 l1307 l
2.5 AT417 l1307 l
1.6 MT417 l1307 l
2.0 AT417 l1307 l

Volvo V50 Trims and Equipment

Volvo V50 trim levels describe equipment choices alongside the technical version. For example, the gasoline 2.0 DSG with front-wheel drive has configurations named Base and Kinetic. When comparing cars, check their fitted comfort and convenience features, since a trim name alone does not establish every item included.

Volvo V50 Trims and Equipment
ModificationBodyEquipment
1.6 MTEstate 5-doorOptima
1.6 MTEstate 5-doorPremium
2.0 DSGEstate 5-doorBase
2.0 DSGEstate 5-doorKinetic
2.0 DSGEstate 5-doorMomentum
2.0 DSGEstate 5-doorSummum
1.6 MTEstate 5-doorDrive