Ford Freestyle 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 FreestyleSEL | Volvo V50T5 |
|---|---|---|
| Selected trim | SEL | T5 |
| Body style | Wagon | Wagon |
| Drivetrain | front wheel drive | front wheel drive |
| Fuel type | regular unleaded | regular unleaded |
| Transmission | continuously variable-speed automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic |
| Engine type | gas | gas |
| Model year | 2007 | 2011 |
Pricing & market
| Spec | Ford FreestyleSEL | Volvo V50T5 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $25,920 (best) | $29,000 |
| For sale now | 0 | 0 |
Fuel economy & range
| Spec | Ford FreestyleSEL | Volvo V50T5 |
|---|---|---|
| Combined MPG | 20 MPG | 24 MPG (best) |
| City MPG | 18 MPG | 21 MPG (best) |
| Highway MPG | 25 MPG | 30 MPG (best) |
| Fuel tank | 19 gal (best) | 15.9 gal |
Performance
| Spec | Ford FreestyleSEL | Volvo V50T5 |
|---|---|---|
| Horsepower | 203 hp | 227 hp (best) |
| Torque | 207 lb-ft | 236 lb-ft (best) |
| Engine size | 3 L (best) | 2.5 L |
| Cylinders | V6 | I5 |
Size & capability
| Spec | Ford FreestyleSEL | Volvo V50T5 |
|---|---|---|
| Seating | 6 seats (best) | 5 seats |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Cargo volume | 85.2 cu ft (best) | 62.6 cu ft |
| Towing capacity | 1,000 lbs | 2,000 lbs (best) |
| Curb weight | — | 3,524 lbs (best) |
| Ground clearance | 8 in (best) | — |
| Wheelbase | 112.9 in (best) | 103.9 in |
| Length | 199.8 in (best) | 178 in |
| Width | 74.4 in (best) | 69.7 in |
| Height | 65.9 in (best) | 57.4 in |
Safety & recalls
| Spec | Ford FreestyleSEL | Volvo V50T5 |
|---|---|---|
| Frontal crash (driver) | 5 / 5 ★ (best) | — |
| Frontal crash (passenger) | 5 / 5 ★ (best) | — |
| Rollover | 4 / 5 ★ (best) | — |
| Open recalls (YMM scope) | None reported (best) | 1 |
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 Freestyle | Volvo V50 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | SEL $25,920 MSRP(Currently comparing) | T5 $29,000 MSRP(Currently comparing) |
| 2 | SEL $27,770 MSRP | T5 R-Design $32,850 MSRP |
| 3 | Limited $29,205 MSRP | — |
| 4 | Limited $31,055 MSRP | — |
Ford Freestyle vs Volvo V50 FAQ
- Which is better: 2007 Ford Freestyle or 2011 Volvo V50?
- It depends on priorities. OpenDealer compares 2007 Ford Freestyle 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: 2007 Ford Freestyle or 2011 Volvo V50?
- Based on starting MSRP, the 2007 Ford Freestyle starts lower at $25,920.
- Which has better startingMsrp: 2007 Ford Freestyle or 2011 Volvo V50?
- The 2007 Ford Freestyle leads on startingMsrp in this comparison (25,920).
- Which has better combinedMpg: 2007 Ford Freestyle or 2011 Volvo V50?
- The 2011 Volvo V50 leads on combinedMpg in this comparison (24).
- Which has better horsepower: 2007 Ford Freestyle or 2011 Volvo V50?
- The 2011 Volvo V50 leads on horsepower in this comparison (227).
- Which has better seats: 2007 Ford Freestyle or 2011 Volvo V50?
- The 2007 Ford Freestyle leads on seats in this comparison (6).
- Which has better maxTowingLbs: 2007 Ford Freestyle or 2011 Volvo V50?
- The 2011 Volvo V50 leads on maxTowingLbs in this comparison (2,000).