2010 Volvo V50

2010 Volvo V50 Price Range: $28,700 - $35,500

Cost
The destination charge is a standard charge for transporting the vehicle from its point of origin to the dealer. It costs about the same to get the typical wagon to the dealership as the Volvo V50. There isn't much of a difference in gas mileage here, but if you must know, the typical wagon is somewhat more economical than the Volvo V50. When it comes to MSRP, the average wagon doesn't cost much less than the Volvo V50.

Utility
The Volvo V50 and the average wagon can accommodate the same number of passengers. There's no clear winner between the Volvo V50 and the typical wagon with respect to transporting cargo. Towing is considerably more the average wagon's forte than it is the Volvo V50's.

Convenience
You will most certainly have to visit your friendly gas station more often with the Volvo V50 than with the typical wagon.

Comfort
While the front cabin in the typical wagon offers a bit more head room than the Volvo V50, there frankly isn't much of a difference. The average wagon is not particularly more spacious for your passengers than the V50.

Dimensions
The Volvo V50's tank is almost the same size as the average wagon's, though the typical wagon's is somewhat larger. The Volvo V50 and the average wagon compete for the same parking spaces.

Handling
With their comparable turning radii, the Volvo V50 and the typical wagon likely handle approximately the same into and out of tight spots.

Drivetrain
The Volvo V50's engine is a little smaller than the typical wagon's, but not terribly so. Torque is the force that lets you accelerate quickly, and in this respect, the typical wagon is substantially more powerful than the Volvo V50.

Warranty
The basic warranty that comes with the typical wagon isn't quite as generous as the Volvo V50's.