The 2011 Volvo V50 window sticker reads 24 mpg combined (21 city, 30 highway) for the 2.5L 5-cyl.
The Volvo V50 window sticker — build, options & years
The Volvo V50 ran from 2005–2011.
For year-by-year recalls, MPG and safety, see the full Volvo V50 VIN decoder.
What the Volvo V50 sticker says about fuel
EPA figures for the 2011 V50:
The label also prints an estimated $2,600 a year in fuel at 15,000 miles, and 405 g/mi of CO₂. In its EPA class (Small Station Wagons, 2011) the best V50 version ranks #11 of 13 on combined MPG (the class best is 32 mpg).
How the V50's sticker figure changed
Combined MPG by model year, 2005 to 2011:
Combined went from 22 mpg in 2005 to 24 in 2011. EPA revised its testing method in 2008, so stickers printed before and after that year are not directly comparable.
The V50 sticker against its rivals
On combined MPG the V50 trails all 3: its most efficient 2011 version reads 24 mpg, the Pontiac Vibe 28.
| Model | EPA year | Best combined | NHTSA overall |
|---|---|---|---|
| Volvo V50 | 2011 | — | |
| Dodge Caliber | 2012 | 3★ | |
| Hyundai Elantra Touring | 2012 | — | |
| Pontiac Vibe | 2010 | — |
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V50 window sticker — every model year
Any V50 from 2005–2011: the VIN carries the model year, so there is no year to pick. Other Volvo models: Volvo window stickers.
Other Volvo window stickers
| Model | Years covered | Class | Best EPA figure |
|---|---|---|---|
| Volvo XC90 | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | 27 mpg | |
| Volvo XC60 | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | 28 mpg | |
| Volvo S60 | Compact Cars | 31 mpg | |
| Volvo XC40 | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | 106 mpg | |
| Volvo EX30 | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | 116 mpg | |
| Volvo V60 | Small Station Wagons | 31 mpg |
Where to find the VIN on a Volvo V50
- WindshieldLower-left corner, driver's side, readable from outside without opening anything.
- Door jambOn the driver's door frame of every V50, next to the tire-pressure and build-date plate.
- DocumentsRegistration, title and insurance card — on a Volvo V50 all three must show the same number.
Window sticker — frequently asked
What MPG does the Volvo V50 window sticker show?
The 2011 label shows up to 24 mpg combined, #11 of 13 in its EPA class (Small Station Wagons). EPA puts the fuel bill at about $2,600 a year.
Does the V50 sticker show better MPG than the Dodge Caliber?
No: the most efficient 2011 V50 reads 24 mpg combined, the 2012 Dodge Caliber 27.
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