2011 Volvo V50 T5 A Level II 0-60 Times, Top Speed, Specs, Quarter Mile, and Wallpapers

The 2011 Volvo V50 T5 A Level II is a Front-wheel drive Wagon. It can accommodate up to 5 passengers. It has 5 Doors and is powered by a 2.5L L5 turbo DOHC 20-valve engine which outputs 227 hp @ 5000 rpm and is paired with 5-speed automatic transmission gearbox. The 2011 Volvo V50 T5 A Level II has cargo capacity of 417 Liters and the vehicle weighs 1464 kg. In terms of ride assists, the 2011 Volvo V50 T5 A Level II has stability control and traction control in addition to anti-lock brake system (ABS). The vehicle has an optional engine as well It offers and. Safety features also include Driver-side front airbag and Passenger-side front airbag. The front suspension is Independent front suspension while the rear suspension is Independent rear suspension. The car also features a It has 17'' alloy wheels as standard. Electronic features include Cruise Control. For convenience, the car has Power windows and Power door locks. There is also a remote keyless entry feature. Moreover, the car has. The steering wheel has audio control buttons. In terms of performance, the car has 248 N.m of torque and a top speed of 224 km/h. The 2011 Volvo V50 T5 A Level II accelerates from zero to 60 mph in 7.3 seconds and hits quarter mile at 15.1 seconds. Fuel consumption is 10.1 L/100km in the city and 6.6 L/100km in the highway. The car price starts at $ 38,495

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The 2011 Volvo V50 is a stylish and spacious premium wagon, but there are better choices available.

Last year's base-model Volvo V50 was powered by a 2.4-liter five-cylinder engine but it didn't deliver the premium experience you'd expect from a Volvo. Now the base V50 shares the powerful, turbocharged 2.5-liter inline-5 found in the pricier T5 R-Design trim. With this upgrade, it's now more affordable than ever to get your hands on a very nice V50, plus the price of speed is more reasonable than before.

Roominess is certainly one of the 2011 Volvo V50's strong points. A wagon version of Volvo's S40 sedan, the V50 boasts an impressive 63 cubic feet of cargo space with its rear seats folded, placing it ahead of crossovers like the Audi Q5 and Mercedes-Benz GLK and wagons like the Audi A4 Avant. Fuel economy is another strength, with the V50 being more frugal at the pump than many rivals in the premium wagon and crossover segments.

Not to be overlooked is the V50's unique Swedish styling. Reflected in both its sheet metal and its cabin is a minimalist Scandinavian aesthetic that sets the wagon apart from the rest. The thin "floating" center stack looks as chic and modern today as it did when the V50 debuted back in 2005. In true Volvo fashion, the V50 also offers supremely supportive and comfortable front seats, as well as the latest in safety technology.

Within the small-wagon segment, there are only a handful of rivals. The 2011 Volkswagen Jetta Sportwagen isn't as quick as the V50, but costs less and delivers comparable interior quality and better fuel economy. The 2011 Audi A4 Avant and 2011 BMW 328i wagon, meanwhile, cost more than the V50, but are sportier and more engaging to drive. The roomier 2011 Subaru Outback is another solid pick. Overall, the 2011 Volvo V50's mix of style and comfort make this wagon a respectable choice, but we recommend shopping around before making a final decision.

The 2011 Volvo V50 is a five-passenger compact wagon that comes in T5 and T5 R-Design trim levels.

Standard equipment includes 17-inch wheels, heated side mirrors, cruise control, steering-wheel-mounted audio controls, an auto-dimming rearview mirror, an eight-way power driver seat with memory settings, a tilt-and-telescoping steering wheel, neoprene-like T-Tec upholstery (also known as Dalaro), Bluetooth and an eight-speaker stereo with CD player, auxiliary audio jack and USB/iPod audio interface.

The T5 R-Design adds aluminum roof rails, a sunroof, sporty exterior trim, a sport-tuned suspension, partial leather upholstery, a power passenger seat and special R-Design floor mats, steering wheel, gauges and shift knob.

A Preferred package is offered for the base T5 and adds a sunroof, a power passenger seat and leather upholstery. The Climate package is available with both trims, and includes headlight washers, automatic wipers, automatic climate control and heated front seats. The Multimedia package adds a navigation system and a 12-speaker premium surround-sound system that includes satellite radio. Stand-alone options include a blind-spot warning system, adaptive bi-xenon headlights, integrated rear booster seats, keyless ignition/entry, satellite radio and rear park assist.

All 2011 Volvo V50s are powered by a turbocharged 2.5-liter inline-5 good for 227 horsepower and 236 pound-feet of torque. Power is sent to the front wheels through a five-speed automatic with manual-shift capability. Volvo predicts a 0-60 sprint of 6.8 seconds, and estimated fuel economy is 21 mpg city/30 mpg highway and 24 mpg combined.

The 2011 Volvo V50 comes standard with antilock disc brakes, stability and traction control, front side airbags, side curtain airbags and whiplash-reducing front head restraints. Optional features include integrated rear booster seats and a blind-spot warning system.

The turbocharged engine is a good performer, and it makes this car a kind of Mazdaspeed 3, only with a more refined chassis and powertrain. When the road is winding, the 2011 V50 is stable and confidence-inspiring, and it doesn't give up much to the more expensive Audi A4 Avant and BMW 3 Series. Sadly, the discontinued all-wheel-drive option makes this car less attractive for those who live where weather is a serious issue, but the added cost had limited its appeal. Altogether, the Volvo V50 Wagon is often overlooked, yet it delivers the experience of a European-tuned wagon in a very compelling way.

If you like to shop at Ikea, or at least admire the company's modern designs, then the 2011 Volvo V50's interior should strike your fancy. The centerpiece is the slim center stack suspended between the console and the dash. Nearly everything about the S40's interior design is a direct challenge to the relatively austere interiors found in competing models. The R-Design in particular features cool two-tone seats and blue-faced gauges, although the overall effect is high-tech, not luxurious.

Most of the controls are straightforward to operate (the navigation system being the major exception) and the ergonomically designed seats are extraordinarily comfortable and supportive. The rear seat folds 60/40 to reveal a maximum cargo capacity of 63 cubic feet, just a shade less than the Jetta Sportwagen's rear cargo hold.

One might think that sharing the same chassis and engine as the S40 Sedan would return a carbon copy ride. But, for whatever reason, the 2011 Volvo V50 feels more stable and buttoned down than its sedan sibling. Once the 227-horsepower engine enters its prime power band, acceleration is rapid and steady. The Volvo V50's front-wheel-drive layout coupled with electronic stability control ensure that winter's worst won't be too much of an obstacle. The Volvo V50 doesn't take kindly to rough-road surfaces, transmitting all manner of shake and jittering into the passenger compartment. The Volvo V50's handling, on the other hand, is decisive, proving nimble in urban settings and just plain fun on twisting back roads.

10-Speaker Audio with NavigationVolvo's premium sound system sounds and looks fantastic. From the floating center console that houses the radio controls, to the hidden navigation screen that rises up from the dash, the Volvo V50's Multimedia package is almost as exciting to watch as it is to hear.Turbocharged Engine Volvo's turbocharged engine does its job eagerly and effortlessly. It also runs quite happily on regular gas.

The 2011 Volvo V50 is endowed with a simple, straightforward interior. The highlight of the Volvo V50's interior is its ultra-slim "floating" center console. T-Tec fabric seating is standard on the base V50 T5, while the V50 R-Design is fitted with vividly contrasting white-over-black leather inserts and R-Design logos. An all-black leather package is optional. Though roomy enough up front, the Volvo V50's rear seats will be a tight fit for average Americans. Cargo space totals 37.4 cubic feet with the rear seat up and 62.9 cubic feet with the 60/40 split-folding rear seat folded down.

The Belgian-built 2011 Volvo V50 wears the brand's traditional design language. That means it now looks rather boxy and dated when compared to the stylish Volvo S60sedan and Volvo XC60 crossover. Unlike a number of compact crossovers, it's easy to step in and out of the Volvo V50 and its roof is also easily accessible. Thin support pillars allow for lots of glass, which translates into good 360-degree visibility. The slab-sided Volvo V50 projects an image of stability and strength, while the rear-pillar mounted high taillights add a touch of exoticness to an otherwise cautious design.

The 2011 Volvo V50 T5 features a 2.5-liter, turbocharged, 5-cylinder engine that's mated to a 5-speed automatic transmission. Other standards include remote keyless entry, auto-dimming rearview mirror, a power driver's seat with memory feature, Bluetooth hands-free phone connectivity, rear wiper/washer and front and rear fog lamps. The standard audio system features an in-dash CD/MP3 player, USB and iPod interface and an auxiliary audio input jack. The T5 R-Design adds a power moonroof, power passenger seat, leather seating surfaces and 17-inch alloy wheels.

Many of the 2011 Volvo V50's most desirable options are bundled into packages. The Climate Package adds heated seats, headlamp washers, electronic climate control and rain-sensing wipers. The Preferred Package adds a power glass moonroof, power passenger seat and leather seats. The Multimedia package combines a premium 650-watt 10-speaker sound system with Volvo's navigation system featuring Real Time Traffic, a remote control and two map updates. Stand-alone options include full leather seating, rear booster cushions, Keyless Drive, rear park assist, SIRIUS Satellite Radio, the Blind Spot Information System (BLIS) and dual xenon headlamps with Active Bend Light. (The latter turns the headlamps in the direction the car is steered.)

The Volvo V50's turbocharged 2.5-liter engine pumps out 227 horsepower, runs on regular gas and can go 30 miles on a single gallon of gasoline. The 5-cylinder transmits a bit vibration. The engine is coupled to a 5-speed Geartronic automatic transmission.2.5-liter in-line-5 turbocharged227 horsepower @ 5,000 rpm236 lb-ft of torque @ 1,500-5,000 rpmEPA city/highway fuel economy: 21/30

The 2011 Volvo V50 T5 wagon has a Manufacturer's Suggest Retail Price (MSRP) starting close to $ 30,000, while the Volvo V50 R-Design sells for around $ 34,000 and tops out around $ 41,000 fully loaded. The Audi A3 is similarly priced and offers all-wheel drive and a diesel engine option. The Subaru Outback wagon is less expensive and features a roomier rear seat plus standard all-wheel drive. Before you begin negotiating price, be sure to check the Kelley Blue Book Fair Purchase Price, which shows the typical transaction price being paid for the Volvo V50 in your area. As the Volvo V50 doesn't have many competitors, it holds a slightly better-than-average 5-year resale value, but it's still well below the Audi A3 and Subaru Outback Wagon.

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