The V50 wasn't purely a Volvo under the skin — it shared its entire platform with the European Ford Focus and the Mazda3, a three-way engineering split from Volvo's Ford-ownership years.
Lead trim: FWD · 5-spd manual · 2.4L · up to 227 hp
Volvo V502005–2011
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FactThe V50 wasn't purely a Volvo under the skin — it shared its entire platform with the European Ford Focus and the Mazda3, a three-way engineering split from Volvo's Ford-ownership years.
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Trims & Figures
12 published trims in the catalogue. A blank is a figure not recorded, not zero.
| Trim | Years | Engine | Power | Torque | 0–60 | Drive | Gearbox | MSRP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AWD · 5-spd auto | 2005–2008 | 2.5 L Inline-5 | 217 hp | 236 lb-ft | — | AWD | Automatic (S5) | — |
| AWD · 5-spd auto | 2009–2010 | 2.5 L Inline-5 | 227 hp | 236 lb-ft | — | AWD | Automatic (S5) | — |
| AWD · 6-spd manual | 2005–2008 | 2.5 L Inline-5 | 217 hp | 236 lb-ft | — | AWD | Manual 6-spd | — |
| AWD · 6-spd manual | 2009–2010 | 2.5 L Inline-5 | 227 hp | 236 lb-ft | — | AWD | Manual 6-spd | — |
| FWD · 5-spd auto · 2.4L | 2009–2010 | 2.4 L Inline-5 | 168 hp | 170 lb-ft | — | FWD | Automatic (S5) | — |
| FWD · 5-spd auto · 2.4L | 2005–2008 | 2.4 L Inline-5 | 168 hp | 170 lb-ft | — | FWD | Automatic (S5) | — |
| FWD · 5-spd auto · 2.5L | 2005–2008 | 2.5 L Inline-5 | 217 hp | 236 lb-ft | — | FWD | Automatic (S5) | — |
| FWD · 5-spd auto · 2.5L | 2009–2011 | 2.5 L Inline-5 | 227 hp | 236 lb-ft | — | FWD | Automatic (S5) | — |
| FWD · 5-spd manual · 2.4L | 2009–2009 | 2.4 L Inline-5 | 168 hp | 170 lb-ft | — | FWD | Manual 5-spd | — |
| FWD · 5-spd manual · 2.4L | 2005–2008 | 2.4 L Inline-5 | 168 hp | 170 lb-ft | — | FWD | Manual 5-spd | — |
| FWD · 6-spd manual · 2.5L | 2009–2010 | 2.5 L Inline-5 | 227 hp | 236 lb-ft | — | FWD | Manual 6-spd | — |
| FWD · 6-spd manual · 2.5L | 2005–2008 | 2.5 L Inline-5 | 217 hp | 236 lb-ft | — | FWD | Manual 6-spd | — |
Owning one
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