2005 Volvo S40 and V50: Tester's Comments
2005 Volvo S40 and V50 ▼
- MSRP: $23,560 - $29,385
- Invoice: $22,182 - $27,657
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Find out what the Consumer Guide Automotive testers had to say about the 2005 Volvo S40 and V50. See if the 2005 Volvo S40 and V50 is right for you.
Vehicle Evaluated
| Make/Model: | 2005 Volvo V50 |
|---|---|
| Trim Level: | T5 |
| Arrival Date: | 11/11/2004 |
| Engine: | Turbocharged dohc I5 |
| Bodystyle | 4-door wagon |
| Transmission: | 6-speed manual |
| 4WD/AWD: | Yes |
| Base Price: | 28,910 |
| Price as Tested: | 33,915 |
| Mileage at Beginning of Test: | 4010 |
| Mileage at End of Test: | 4698 |
| Total Measured Miles: | 688 |
| Total Fuel Used: | 27.749 gals. |
| Consumer Guide Fuel Economy: | 24.79 mpg (what's this?) |
| Problems During Test: | None |
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Major Options
Metallic Paint, Climate Pkg. (Heated Front Seats, Headlamp Washers, Rainsensors), Audio Pkg. (Premium Sound System, 6-CD Player), Automatic Transmission w/ Geartronic Dynamic Stab/Tracs Control, 17-inch SAGITA Alloy Wheels
From the Back Seat
Damon Bell
The V50 is capable and competent, but its near-34K sticker price would have me shopping elsewhere.
Mark Bilek
Other than the ultra-hard ride, this is an excellent city vehicle. Modest dimensions and excellent cargo versatility are key assets. However, the $33,000 price of entry is just too steep when compared to the competition. That makes this V50 just another in a long line of overpriced Volvos.
Rick Cotta
The AWD T5 wagon is a good alternative to an SUV--and probably the most appealing model in this line. Prices climb quickly with a few niceties, but at least they're offered if you want them. Comparable Audi A4s are priced about the same, BMW 3-Series a little higher. Various Subarus beat any of the above for value, but don't carry the panache.
Vehicle Evaluated
| Make/Model: | 2004.5 Volvo S40 |
|---|---|
| Trim Level: | T5 |
| Arrival Date: | 03/18/2004 |
| Engine: | Turbocharged dohc I5 |
| Bodystyle | 4-door sedan |
| Transmission: | 5-speed automatic |
| 4WD/AWD: | No |
| Base Price: | 26,990 |
| Price as Tested: | 33,755 |
| Mileage at Beginning of Test: | 1857 |
| Mileage at End of Test: | 2362 |
| Total Measured Miles: | 505 |
| Total Fuel Used: | 24.497 gals. |
| Consumer Guide Fuel Economy: | 20.61 mpg (what's this?) |
| Problems During Test: | None |
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Major Options
Premium Pkg. (Leatehr Seating Surfaces, Power Passenger Seat, Memory Function for Driver's Seat and Mirrors, Power Glass Moonroof), Sport Pkg. (Dynamic Suspension, Sport Alloy 17-inh Wheesl, Aluminum Inlays), Climate Pkg. (Rain Sensor, Heated Front Seats, Headlamp Washer/Wiper), Audio Pkg. (Premium Sound System, 6-CD Player), Metallic Paint, Geartronic Automatic Transmission
From the Back Seat
Rick Cotta
A nice enough car, but doesn't seem worth the price differential over the Mazda 3 on which it's based.
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