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2007 Volvo V50 T5
2.4i
T5 AWD
T5
2007 Volkswagen Passat Wagon 3.6L
Base
3.6L 4Motion
3.6L
2.0T
Standards and Options
Pricing
Volvo V50
Volkswagen Passat Wagon
MSRP
$29,590
$31,370
Invoice Price
$27,850
$29,095
Destination Charges
$695
$640
Air Conditioning. Health, Ventilation
Volvo V50
Volkswagen Passat Wagon
Air Conditioning
Standard
Standard
Automatic Climate Control
Standard
Option
Interior Pollen/Particle/Dust Air Filter
Standard
Standard
Rear HVAC Ducts
Standard
Standard
Rear Heating, Ventilation & Air Conditioning
Standard
Standard
Rear Seat HVAC Controls
N/A
N/A
Entertainment, Communication, Navigation
Volvo V50
Volkswagen Passat Wagon
CD Changer
Option
Standard
CD Player
Standard
Standard
Cassette Player
N/A
N/A
DVD Player
Not listed
Not listed
Hands Free or Voice Activated Phone
N/A
N/A
Navigational Aid
Option
Option
Radio
Standard
Standard
Second Row Sound Controls/Accessories
N/A
Not listed
Subwoofer
Not listed
Not listed
Telematic Systems
N/A
N/A
Exterior
Volvo V50
Volkswagen Passat Wagon
Bodyside/Cab Step or Running Board
N/A
N/A
Bumper Step Up
Standard
N/A
Front Air Dam
Standard
Standard
Metallic Paint
Option
Standard
Power Sliding Side Van Door
N/A
N/A
Power Trunk Lid
N/A
Standard
Rear Spoiler
Option
N/A
Skid Plate or Underbody Protection
N/A
N/A
Splash or Mud Guards
Not listed
Option
Wind Deflector or Buffer for Convertibles
N/A
N/A
Instrumentation
Volvo V50
Volkswagen Passat Wagon
Battery Gauge
N/A
Not listed
Clock
Standard
Standard
Compass
Option
Standard
Cruise Control
Standard
Standard
Electroluminescent Instrumentation
N/A
N/A
Gauges
Standard
Standard
Inside Temperature Gauge
N/A
Not listed
Intelligent Cruise Control
N/A
N/A
Night Vision
N/A
N/A
Oil Gauge
N/A
Not listed
Outside Temperature Gauge
Standard
Standard
Service or Maintenance Interval Indicator
Not listed
Not listed
Steering Wheel Mounted Controls
Standard
Option
Tachometer
Standard
Standard
Tire Inflation/Pressure Monitor
Not listed
Standard
Trip Computer
Standard
Standard
Lighting
Volvo V50
Volkswagen Passat Wagon
Automatic Headlights
Standard
Option
Cornering Lights
Not listed
N/A
Daytime Running Lights
Standard
Standard
Fog Lights
Standard
Option
Halogen Headlights
Standard
Standard
Headlight Washers
Option
N/A
High Intensity Discharge Headlights
Option
Option
Windshield Wiper Activated Headlights
N/A
N/A
Roof
Volvo V50
Volkswagen Passat Wagon
Power Sunroof/Moonroof
Option
Standard
Removable/Convertible Top
N/A
N/A
Sunroof/Moonroof
Option
Standard
Tires and Wheels
Volvo V50
Volkswagen Passat Wagon
Alloy Wheels
Standard
Standard
Chrome Wheels
Option
Not listed
Exterior Rear Mounted Tire Carrier
N/A
N/A
Full Size Spare Tire
Not listed
Standard
Interior Spare Tire for SUVs & Vans
N/A
N/A
Self Sealing/Run Flat Tires
N/A
N/A
Steel Wheels
N/A
N/A
Underbody Tire Carrier
N/A
N/A
Windows/Mirrors/Wipers
Volvo V50
Volkswagen Passat Wagon
Exterior Auto Day/Night/Electrochromic Mirrir
N/A
N/A
Glass Rear Window on Convertible
N/A
N/A
Heated Exterior Mirror
Standard
Standard
Heated Washer System
N/A
Option
Heated Windshield Glass
N/A
N/A
Interior Auto Day/Night/Electrochromic Mirror
Option
Option
Interval Wipers
Standard
Standard
Oversize or Wide Angle Exterior Mirror
N/A
N/A
Power Adjustable Exterior Mirror
Standard
Standard
Power Backlight Window
N/A
N/A
Rain Sensing Wipers
Option
Option
Rear Wiper
Standard
Standard
Sliding Rear Pickup Truck Window
N/A
N/A
Tinted Glass
Standard
Standard
Vehicle Speed Sensing Wiper Interval
N/A
N/A
Windshield Wiper De-Icer
N/A
N/A
Capacities and Dimensions
General
Volvo V50
Volkswagen Passat Wagon
Body Style
Station Wagon
Station Wagon
EPA Classification
WAGONSM
WAGONMID
Turbo
Y
N
Drive Train
Volvo V50
Volkswagen Passat Wagon
City MPG
21
19
Combined MPG
25
22
Displacement (CC)
2521
3597
Driveline
FWD
FWD
Final Drive Ratio
2.27
3.45
Fuel Capacity (gal)
15.9
18.5
Fuel System
EFI
SEFI
Fuel Type
Gas
Gas
Gas Guzzler Tax
$0
$0
Highway MPG
30
28
Horsepower @ RPM
218@5000
280@6200
PowerToWeightRatio
15.7
13.2
RPM @ Peak Horsepower
5000
6200
Standard Transmission
5 Speed Automatic
6 Speed Automatic
Torque @ RPM
236@1500
265@2750
Transmission Speeds
5
6
Transmission Type
A
A
Type of Engine
2.5L I5
3.6L V6
Valves
20
24
Exterior
Volvo V50
Volkswagen Passat Wagon
Crash Test Rating
4*/4*
Curb weight (lbs)
3424
3697
Overall Height (in)
57.2
58.0
Overall Length (in)
177.7
188.2
Overall Width (in)
69.7
71.7
Wheelbase (in)
103.9
106.7
Interior - Cargo - Carrying
Volvo V50
Volkswagen Passat Wagon
Trunk Volume (cu ft)
32
36
Interior - Passengers
Volvo V50
Volkswagen Passat Wagon
Headroom front (in)
38.9
37.6
Headroom rear (in)
38.1
38.6
Hip room front (in)
53.7
Hip room rear (in)
50.7
Leg room front (in)
41.6
41.4
Leg room rear (in)
34.4
37.7
Passenger Volume
93
96
Seating Capacity - Maximum
5
5
Seating capacity - Standard
5
5
Shoulder room front (in)
55.2
55.7
Shoulder room rear (in)
54.1
54.6
Suspension
Volvo V50
Volkswagen Passat Wagon
Front suspension
Ind
Ind
Ground Clearance (in)
5.3
5.2
Rear Suspension
Ind
Ind
Track Front
60.4
61.1
Track Rear
60.3
61.1
Towing
Volvo V50
Volkswagen Passat Wagon
Tow Capacity (Maximum)
2000
Tow Capacity Standard
2000
Turning Radius
Volvo V50
Volkswagen Passat Wagon
Steering Diameter Left
34.9
35.8
Steering Diameter Right
34.9
35.8
Warranty
Volvo V50
Volkswagen Passat Wagon
Powertrain Miles
50000
60000
Powertrain Time (Months)
48
60
Rust Miles
100000
Rust Time (Months)
120
144
Warranty - Basic Miles
50000
50000
Warranty - Basic Time (Months)
48
48
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