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4 Door Wagon 2.5T AWD w/Snrf Quick Specs
MSRP For This Trim: $31,565
Quick Specs
Gas Mileage
18 mpg City/26 mpg Hwy
Engine
Turbo Gas I5, 2.5L
EPA Class
Small Station Wagon
Style Name
4dr Wgn 2.5T AWD w/Snrf
Drivetrain
All Wheel Drive
Passenger Capacity
5
Passenger Doors
4
Body Style
Station Wagon
Transmission
5-speed Geartronic automatic transmission
Gallery
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The 2008 Volvo V50 occupies a price range between that of economical five-door small hatchback models and wagon versions of smaller sport sedans such as the Audi A4 and BMW 3-Series.
The more affordable Audi A3 is a closer rival to the V50 and includes a more fuel-efficient and surprisingly powerful 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine.
However, the A3 isn’t as roomy inside; it doesn’t have many of the safety features that are optional in the V50.
Another possibility is the Subaru Impreza; in its base 2.5i form, it’s a much more affordable alternative, with standard all-wheel drive and performance from its horizontally opposed four-cylinder engine that’s similar to that from the base five in the Volvo.
But the so-called Impreza Wagon is no longer a wagon—it’s a shorter five-door hatchback.
The 9-3 SportCombi, from Sweden’s other car brand, Saab, is perhaps the V50’s most direct rival, but the 9-3 SportCombi also has a cramped backseat while not offering the ride refinement and poise of the V50.
All-wheel drive isn’t available on the SportCombi either.
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