The 2008 Volvo V50 is available as a 4-door, 5-seat wagon. Starting at $26,815, the 2008 Volvo V50 2.4i FWD is powered by a 2.4L , 5 -cylinder engine mated to an automatic transmission that returns an EPA estimated 20-mpg in the city and 28-mpg on the highway. The top of the line 2008VolvoV50AWD , priced at $ 31,565 , is powered by a 2.5L , 5 - cylinder engine mated to an automatic transmission that returns an EPA estimated 18-mpg in the city and 26-mpg on the highway.