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2011 Volvo V50 Reviews, Pricing & Specs
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The 2011 Volvo V50 is a small wagon based on Volvo's S40 platform, so for the 2011 model year, its engine and transmission options have been streamlined, just like in the sedan model.
That can be a good thing, since the base engine is now a turbocharged five-cylinder engine that makes 227 horsepower and generates 236 pound-feet of torque at low rpms. The engine powers both the T5 and the T5 R-Design trims, mated to a five-speed automatic transmission that provides 30 mpg in highway driving and 21 in stop-and-go traffic.
Drivers who used to look to the V50 for an upmarket alternative to all-wheel-drive options available from European manufacturers won't have that option this year, since both the six-speed manual transmission and available all-wheel-drive have been discontinued. Instead, safety features include antilock brakes with electronic brake assist and a number of design features.
2011 Volvo V50s are notable for small touches in safety design, such as seats designed to minimize "submarining," or occupants slipping below the lap belts during a collision. That's combined with side-impact airbags for the driver and front occupant, a reinforced passenger compartment, and side-curtain airbags, in addition to head restraints for all occupants.
When it comes to performance, the base T5 trim comes with a softer chassis, so prospective buyers looking for a firmer ride may want to opt for the T5 R-Design, which has a more dynamic chassis setup. Both trims for the 2011 Volvo V50 do come with dynamic stability and traction control to minimize skidding in poor weather conditions.
For other features, the R-Design leads the way with a power moonroof, specialized partial leather upholstery, and leather-accented gearshift and steering wheel. T5 R-Designs also include sportier pedals and updated instrument gauges. Both trims come with 17-inch alloy wheels, although 18-inch wheels are an option for the R-Design. It also gets a roof spoiler and roof rails, along with an aero kit with front air dam and side skirts.
Both the T5 and the R-Design come with heated rearview mirrors, a trip computer, and a Bluetooth navigation system, as well as a standard HD radio system that can be controlled from the steering wheel and USB inputs. Cargo room for five occupants is good, although with the rear seats folded, it's among the best in class at 63 cubic feet.
Reviewers have said that the 2010 version is fairly sprightly in driving feel, although drivers may have to get used to a bit of turbo lag and handling that is more substantial than it is agile. Like the S40, the 2011 Volvo V50 is competing against the likes of the Audi A4 Avant and the BMW 3 Series wagons.
The V50 shines in terms of interior design, with its floating center console and the R-Design's two-tone seats setting it apart from other European sports wagons. Add in its safety features, and the 2011 Volvo V50 is a great option for prospective buyers looking for a good amount of cargo capacity in a design that handles like a car, not a crossover.
Published May 31, 2022 by CarGurus Editorial Team
User reviews for 2011 Volvo V50
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by J. Taylor M
May 14, 2014
Perfect balance between a hatch and a wagon. Sporty, yet sensible. Sleek, clean design inside and out. It is hard to look past the very intentional minimalism, but fortunately that is what makes this car great. It is a "fiddle free" environment which leaves the operator's hands free to do what they should do in the driver's seat... drive. Bluetooth phone, radio and function menus are all conveniently placed on the steering wheel.
With the T5, it is probably best to have both hands on the wheel. The turbocharged in-line 5 will push your back into the seat well beyond 60 mph and it is a well balanced joy on the back roads. Plus, the throaty rasp of the exhaust and whir of the turbo are nearly lyrical.
Somewhat annoying that the computer only talks to apple products... but nothing is perfect.May 14, 2014
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2011 Volvo V50 Pricing
Original MSRP
$29,000 to $32,850Price range
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Air Conditioning
Climate control front air conditioning · Single front air conditioning zones
Airbags
Dual front airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Front side airbags · Front side curtain airbags
Audio System
Antenna Type: mast · USB auxiliary audio input · Single disc in-Dash CD · MP3 player: CD MP3 Playback · AM/FM radio · Satellite Radio: Sirius ready · Total Number of Speakers: 10 · 650 watts
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel · Front brake diameter: 11.8 · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brake diameter: 11.0 · Rear brakes: disc
Comfort Features
Armrests: front center · Door sill trim: aluminum · Floor Mat Material: carpet · Floor Mats: front · Parking brake trim: leather · Steering wheel trim: leather
Convenience Features
Center console: front console with storage · Cupholders: rear · Dimming rearview mirror: auto-dimming · Memorized settings: 2 driver · Multi-function remote: trunk release · One-touch windows: 2 · Power outlet(s): 12V · Power steering: speed-proportional · Power windows: lockout button · Reading lights: front · Steering wheel: tilt and telescopic · Steering wheel mounted controls: cruise controls · Storage: front seatback · Vanity mirrors: dual illuminating
Driver Seat
Adjustable lumbar support: power · Power adjustments: 8
Exterior Features
Body side moldings: body-color · Front bumper color: body-color · Grille color: black · Paint: metallic · Rear bumper color: body-color · Rear trunk/liftgate: liftgate
Headrests
Front headrests: adjustable · Number of front headrests: 2 · Number of rear headrests: 3
Lights
Exterior entry lights: security approach lamps · Headlights: Halogen · Rear fog lights: auto-off
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: integrated turn signals
Rear Seats
Type: 60-40 split bench
Roof
Moonroof: power
Safety
Active head restraints: driver · Child seat anchors: LATCH system · Parking sensors: rear
Seatbelts
Front seatbelts: 3-point · Seatbelt pretensioners: front · Second row seatbelts: 3-point
Seats
Driver seat power adjustments: reclining · Front seat type: bucket · Heated: front seats · Passenger seat folding: folds flat · Passenger seat manual adjustments: height · Rear headrests: adjustable · Upholstery: leather
Spare Tire
Mount Location: inside · Size: temporary
Spare Wheel
Rim Type: steel
Steering
Steering ratio: 15.4 · Turns lock-to-lock: 2.90
Suspension
Front Arm Type: lower control arms · Front Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Front Spring Type: coil springs · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: MacPherson struts · Rear Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Rear Spring Type: coil springs · Rear Suspension Classification: independent · Rear Suspension Type: multi-link · Stabilizer bar(s): rear
Telematics
Phone wireless data link: Bluetooth
Tires
Type: all season
Tires and Rims
Wheel type: aluminum alloy
Wheels
Wheel spokes: multi-spoke
Windows
Front wipers: intermittent · Liftgate window: fixed · Power windows: with safety reverse
Air Conditioning
Climate control front air conditioning · Single front air conditioning zones
Airbags
Dual front airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Front side airbags · Front side curtain airbags
Audio System
Antenna Type: mast · USB auxiliary audio input · Single disc in-Dash CD · MP3 player: CD MP3 Playback · HD radio · Satellite Radio: Sirius ready · Total Number of Speakers: 10 · 650 watts
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel · Front brake diameter: 11.8 · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brake diameter: 11.0 · Rear brakes: disc
Comfort Features
Armrests: front center · Door sill trim: aluminum · Floor Mat Material: carpet · Floor Mats: front · Foot pedal trim: aluminum · Parking brake trim: leather · Shift knob trim: alloy · Steering wheel trim: leather
Convenience Features
Center console: with lighting · Cupholders: rear · Dimming rearview mirror: auto-dimming · Memorized settings: climate control · Multi-function remote: trunk release · One-touch windows: 2 · Power outlet(s): 12V · Power steering: speed-proportional · Power windows: lockout button · Reading lights: rear · Steering wheel: tilt and telescopic · Steering wheel mounted controls: cruise controls · Storage: door pockets · Vanity mirrors: dual illuminating
Driver Seat
Adjustable lumbar support: power · Power adjustments: 8
Exterior Features
Body side moldings: body-color · Exhaust tip color: polished aluminum · Front bumper color: body-color · Grille color: black · Paint: metallic · Rear bumper color: body-color · Rear spoiler: roofline spoiler · Rear spoiler color: body-color · Rear trunk/liftgate: power operated
Headrests
Front headrests: adjustable · Number of front headrests: 2 · Number of rear headrests: 3
Lights
Exterior entry lights: security approach lamps · Headlights: Xenon · Rear fog lights: auto-off
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: power
Rear Seats
Type: 60-40 split bench
Roof
Moonroof: tilt · Roof rails: silver
Safety
Active head restraints: driver · Child seat anchors: LATCH system · Parking sensors: rear
Seatbelts
Front seatbelts: 3-point · Seatbelt pretensioners: front · Second row seatbelts: 3-point
Seats
Driver seat power adjustments: height · Front seat type: bucket · Heated: front seats · Passenger seat folding: folds flat · Rear headrests: adjustable · Upholstery: leather
Spare Tire
Mount Location: inside · Size: temporary
Spare Wheel
Rim Type: steel
Steering
Steering ratio: 15.4 · Turns lock-to-lock: 2.90
Suspension
Front Arm Type: lower control arms · Front Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Front Spring Type: coil springs · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: MacPherson struts · Rear Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Rear Spring Type: coil springs · Rear Suspension Classification: independent · Rear Suspension Type: multi-link · Stabilizer bar(s): rear
Telematics
Phone wireless data link: Bluetooth
Tires
Type: all season
Tires and Rims
Wheel type: aluminum alloy · Wheels: alloy
Wheels
Wheel spokes: 5
Windows
Front wipers: intermittent · Liftgate window: fixed · Power windows: with safety reverse