Ford Flex 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 FlexSE | Volvo V50T5 |
|---|---|---|
| Selected trim | SE | T5 |
| Body style | Wagon | Wagon |
| Drivetrain | front wheel drive | front wheel drive |
| Fuel type | regular unleaded | regular unleaded |
| Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic |
| Engine type | gas | gas |
| Model year | 2019 | 2011 |
Pricing & market
| Spec | Ford FlexSE | Volvo V50T5 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $30,575 | $29,000 (best) |
| Lowest listing price | $9,113 (best) | — |
| Median listing price | $13,978 (best) | — |
| Highest listing price | $19,781 (best) | — |
| For sale now | 5 (best) | 0 |
Fuel economy & range
| Spec | Ford FlexSE | Volvo V50T5 |
|---|---|---|
| Combined MPG | 19 MPG | 24 MPG (best) |
| City MPG | 16 MPG | 21 MPG (best) |
| Highway MPG | 23 MPG | 30 MPG (best) |
| Fuel tank | 18.6 gal (best) | 15.9 gal |
Performance
| Spec | Ford FlexSE | Volvo V50T5 |
|---|---|---|
| Horsepower | 287 hp (best) | 227 hp |
| Torque | 254 lb-ft (best) | 236 lb-ft |
| Engine size | 3.5 L (best) | 2.5 L |
| Cylinders | V6 | I5 |
Size & capability
| Spec | Ford FlexSE | Volvo V50T5 |
|---|---|---|
| Seating | 7 seats (best) | 5 seats |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Cargo volume | 83.2 cu ft (best) | 62.6 cu ft |
| Towing capacity | 4,500 lbs (best) | 2,000 lbs |
| Curb weight | 4,439 lbs | 3,524 lbs (best) |
| Wheelbase | 117.9 in (best) | 103.9 in |
| Length | 201.8 in (best) | 178 in |
| Width | 75.9 in (best) | 69.7 in |
| Height | 68 in (best) | 57.4 in |
Safety & recalls
| Spec | Ford FlexSE | Volvo V50T5 |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA overall | Not Rated | — |
| Frontal crash (driver) | Not Rated | — |
| Frontal crash (passenger) | Not Rated | — |
| Side crash (driver) | Not Rated | — |
| Side crash (passenger) | Not Rated | — |
| Side pole | Not Rated | — |
| Rollover | 4 / 5 ★ (best) | — |
| Open recalls (YMM scope) | 4 | 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 Flex | Volvo V50 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | SE $30,575 MSRP(Currently comparing) | T5 $29,000 MSRP(Currently comparing) |
| 2 | SEL $33,290 MSRP | T5 R-Design $32,850 MSRP |
| 3 | SEL $35,240 MSRP | — |
| 4 | Limited $38,790 MSRP | — |
| 5 | Limited $40,740 MSRP | — |
| 6 | Limited $43,590 MSRP | — |
Live inventory
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Ford Flex vs Volvo V50 FAQ
- Which is better: 2019 Ford Flex or 2011 Volvo V50?
- It depends on priorities. OpenDealer compares 2019 Ford Flex 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: 2019 Ford Flex or 2011 Volvo V50?
- Based on starting MSRP, the 2011 Volvo V50 starts lower at $29,000. Live Ford Flex listings start at $9,113.
- Which has better startingMsrp: 2019 Ford Flex or 2011 Volvo V50?
- The 2011 Volvo V50 leads on startingMsrp in this comparison (29,000).
- Which has better combinedMpg: 2019 Ford Flex or 2011 Volvo V50?
- The 2011 Volvo V50 leads on combinedMpg in this comparison (24).
- Which has better horsepower: 2019 Ford Flex or 2011 Volvo V50?
- The 2019 Ford Flex leads on horsepower in this comparison (365).
- Which has better seats: 2019 Ford Flex or 2011 Volvo V50?
- The 2019 Ford Flex leads on seats in this comparison (7).
- Which has better maxTowingLbs: 2019 Ford Flex or 2011 Volvo V50?
- The 2019 Ford Flex leads on maxTowingLbs in this comparison (4,500).
- How do the NHTSA safety ratings compare for 2019 Ford Flex vs 2011 Volvo V50?
- NHTSA overall crash-test ratings in this comparison: Ford Flex (Not Rated/5 NHTSA overall).