Ford E-150 vs Volvo V50
Side-by-side comparison from manufacturer specifications, NHTSA safety data, and live dealer listings.
Vehicles
Vehicles
2011 Volvo V50
Overview
| Spec | Ford E-150E-150 | Volvo V50T5 |
|---|---|---|
| Selected trim | E-150 | T5 |
| Body style | Van | Wagon |
| Drivetrain | rear wheel drive | front wheel drive |
| Fuel type | flex-fuel (unleaded/E85) | regular unleaded |
| Transmission | 4-speed automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic |
| Engine type | flex-fuel (FFV) | gas |
| Model year | 2014 | 2011 |
Pricing & market
| Spec | Ford E-150E-150 | Volvo V50T5 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $28,600 (best) | $29,000 |
| For sale now | 0 | 0 |
Fuel economy & range
| Spec | Ford E-150E-150 | Volvo V50T5 |
|---|---|---|
| Combined MPG | 15 MPG | 24 MPG (best) |
| City MPG | 13 MPG | 21 MPG (best) |
| Highway MPG | 16 MPG | 30 MPG (best) |
| Fuel tank | 33 gal (best) | 15.9 gal |
Performance
| Spec | Ford E-150E-150 | Volvo V50T5 |
|---|---|---|
| Horsepower | 225 hp | 227 hp (best) |
| Torque | 286 lb-ft (best) | 236 lb-ft |
| Engine size | 4.6 L (best) | 2.5 L |
| Cylinders | V8 | I5 |
Size & capability
| Spec | Ford E-150E-150 | Volvo V50T5 |
|---|---|---|
| Seating | 2 seats | 5 seats (best) |
| Doors | 4 | 5 (best) |
| Cargo volume | 278.6 cu ft (best) | 62.6 cu ft |
| Towing capacity | 7,500 lbs (best) | 2,000 lbs |
| Payload | 3,260 lbs (best) | — |
| Curb weight | 5,291 lbs | 3,524 lbs (best) |
| Wheelbase | 138 in (best) | 103.9 in |
| Length | 216.7 in (best) | 178 in |
| Width | 79.4 in (best) | 69.7 in |
| Height | 82.4 in (best) | 57.4 in |
Safety & recalls
| Spec | Ford E-150E-150 | Volvo V50T5 |
|---|---|---|
| Rollover | 3 / 5 ★ (best) | — |
| Open recalls (YMM scope) | 6 | 1 (best) |
Highlighted values indicate the better figure for that spec when a clear winner exists. Specs reflect the selected trim for each vehicle. Drag a vehicle header to reorder columns. MSRP and specifications are manufacturer data; listing prices and inventory come from live dealer listings. Safety ratings are from NHTSA.
Trim overview
All available trims with MSRP. The trim selected above is highlighted; comparison specs use that selection.
| Trim | Ford E-150 | Volvo V50 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | E-150 $28,600 MSRP(Currently comparing) | T5 $29,000 MSRP(Currently comparing) |
| 2 | E-150 $29,815 MSRP | T5 R-Design $32,850 MSRP |
| 3 | E-150 XL $30,230 MSRP | — |
| 4 | E-150 XLT $32,675 MSRP | — |
Ford E-150 vs Volvo V50 FAQ
- Which is better: 2014 Ford E-150 or 2011 Volvo V50?
- It depends on priorities. OpenDealer compares 2014 Ford E-150 vs 2011 Volvo V50 on MSRP, fuel economy, horsepower, seating, towing, NHTSA safety ratings, and live market prices so you can weigh the tradeoffs.
- Which costs less: 2014 Ford E-150 or 2011 Volvo V50?
- Based on starting MSRP, the 2014 Ford E-150 starts lower at $28,600.
- Which has better startingMsrp: 2014 Ford E-150 or 2011 Volvo V50?
- The 2014 Ford E-150 leads on startingMsrp in this comparison (28,600).
- Which has better combinedMpg: 2014 Ford E-150 or 2011 Volvo V50?
- The 2011 Volvo V50 leads on combinedMpg in this comparison (24).
- Which has better horsepower: 2014 Ford E-150 or 2011 Volvo V50?
- The 2011 Volvo V50 leads on horsepower in this comparison (227).
- Which has better seats: 2014 Ford E-150 or 2011 Volvo V50?
- The 2014 Ford E-150 leads on seats in this comparison (8).
- Which has better maxTowingLbs: 2014 Ford E-150 or 2011 Volvo V50?
- The 2014 Ford E-150 leads on maxTowingLbs in this comparison (7,500).