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2008 Volvo V50 T5 Road Test

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Over the past couple of years, Volvo has smartly used the V50 to knock down the stereotypical image of their station wagons. Aside from being boxy, durable and capable of hauling large quantities of people and luggage in absolute safety, they've never been the apple of most peoples' eyes. So, when Volvo first unveiled the V50 a few years back, it was with great surprise that it was a small station wagon that had as much emphasis on style and driving performance as it did on safety and... Read More

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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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