Volvo V50 0–60 Times
The Volvo V50 0–60 times and quarter-mile times below are from 3 recorded performance tests sourced from reputable automotive resources such as Car and Driver, Motor Trend and Motor Week and more.
The fastest tested Volvo V50 is the 2005 Volvo V50 T5 Wagon, which went from 0 to 60 mph in 6.9 seconds, reaching the ¼ mile in 15.20 seconds at 93.0 mph, according to Car and Driver.
The slowest tested Volvo V50 is the 2005 Volvo V50 T5 Wagon, which took 7.9 seconds to reach 60 mph, running the ¼ mile in 15.80 seconds at 88.0 mph, according to Motor Week.
Out of all the Volvo V50 tests in our database, the average 0–60 mph time is 7.27 seconds. The average quarter-mile time is 15.40 seconds at 90.57 mph.
Fastest 0–60
6.9sec
2005 T5 Wagon
Average 0–60
7.27sec
Across 3 runs
Avg ¼ Mile
15.40sec
@ 90.6 mph trap
Slowest 0–60
7.9sec
2005 T5 Wagon
Across 3 verified runs, the Volvo V50 ranges from 6.9 to 7.9 seconds 0–60, with a 7.27-second average.
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Volvo V50 0–60 times by model year
3 tests · 1 year
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2005
Volvo V50 · 3 verified runs
Avg 0–60
7.27
sec
Avg ¼ Mile
15.40
sec
Recorded Tests
3
#01
2005 Volvo V50 T5 Wagon
6.9sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
15.20s
¼ mi @ 93.0 mph
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- 0–60 mph
- 6.90 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 15.20 sec
- Trap Speed
- 93.0 mph
- Engine
- 2.5L Turbo I-5
- Drivetrain
- AWD
- Transmission
- 5A
- MPG EPA
- 17 C / 24 H / 20 Obs
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Wagon
- Powertrain
- Gasoline
- Test Source
- Car and Driver
- Overall Rank
- #1 of 3
#02
2005 Volvo V50 T5 Wagon
7.0sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
15.20s
¼ mi @ 90.7 mph
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- 0–60 mph
- 7.00 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 15.20 sec
- Trap Speed
- 90.7 mph
- Engine
- 2.5L Turbo I-5
- Drivetrain
- AWD
- Transmission
- 5A
- MPG EPA
- 17 C / 24 H / 17.5 Obs
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Wagon
- Powertrain
- Gasoline
- Test Source
- Motor Trend
- Overall Rank
- #2 of 3
#03
2005 Volvo V50 T5 Wagon
7.9sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
15.80s
¼ mi @ 88.0 mph
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- 0–60 mph
- 7.90 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 15.80 sec
- Trap Speed
- 88.0 mph
- Engine
- 2.5L Turbo I-5
- Drivetrain
- AWD
- Transmission
- 5A
- MPG EPA
- 17 C / 24 H / 25 Obs
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Wagon
- Powertrain
- Gasoline
- Test Source
- Motor Week
- Overall Rank
- #3 of 3
How we verify Volvo V50 performance data
We include only independently published road-test results from automotive publications. Manufacturer-claimed 0–60 times are excluded unless clearly labeled. When multiple publications test the same Volvo V50 trim, each run is listed separately — weather, tires, surface, rollout, and instrumentation all affect results.
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Volvo V50 0–60 and quarter-mile distribution
0–60 vs ¼ mile · lower-left is fasterEach dot is a recorded test run
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Volvo V50 performance FAQs
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The quickest Volvo V50 on record is the 2005 Volvo V50 T5 Wagon, which runs 0–60 mph in 6.9 seconds and clears the quarter-mile in 15.20 seconds at 93.0 mph.
The slowest recorded Volvo V50 is the 2005 Volvo V50 T5 Wagon, which takes 7.9 seconds to reach 60 mph and runs 15.80 seconds in the quarter.
Averaged across all 3 verified runs, a Volvo V50 reaches 60 mph in 7.27 seconds and completes the quarter-mile in 15.40 seconds at roughly 90.6 mph.
We have verified test data for 1 model year. Each year shows every recorded run, the publication that measured it, and the trim-level details.
Every figure is sourced from published road tests by Car and Driver, Motor Trend and Motor Week. We don't use manufacturer claims — only independently timed runs — so the numbers reflect what the car actually does.
0–60 and quarter-mile results depend on driver technique, ambient temperature, tire condition, road surface, altitude, and testing instrumentation. A published figure is a single sample, not an absolute — which is why we show the range of verified runs rather than one number.
Sources
Car and Driver
Motor Trend
Motor Week
0–60 and quarter-mile times vary with driver, weather, tire temperature, and wear. We collect every verified run we can find — so you see the range of what a Volvo V50 can do, not a single marketing claim.
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