El Volvo V50 (2007-2012) se ofreció con 21 configuraciones de motor distintas en toda su gama.
| Motor | Potencia | Par motor | Transmisión | Ruedas motrices | Velocidad máxima | 0-100 km/h | Consumo | Disponible en |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.5L Gasolina | 230 hp | 320 Nm | Automatic | All Wheel Drive | 225 km/h | 7.6 s | 9.8 l/100km | 4 acabados |
| 2.5L Gasolina | 230 hp | 320 Nm | Manual | All Wheel Drive | 230 km/h | 7.2 s | 9.6 l/100km | 4 acabados |
| 2.5L Gasolina | 230 hp | 320 Nm | Automatic | Front Wheel Drive | 235 km/h | 7.3 s | 9.0 l/100km | 9 acabados |
| 2.5L Gasolina | 230 hp | 320 Nm | Manual | Front Wheel Drive | 240 km/h | 6.9 s | 8.7 l/100km | 5 acabados |
| 2.4L Diésel | 180 hp | 350 Nm | Automatic | Front Wheel Drive | 220 km/h | 8.5 s | 7.0 l/100km | 7 acabados |
| 2.4L Diésel | 180 hp | 400 Nm | Manual | Front Wheel Drive | 225 km/h | 8.0 s | 6.3 l/100km | 7 acabados |
| 2.0L Diésel | 177 hp | 400 Nm | Automatic | Front Wheel Drive | 215 km/h | 8.9 s | 5.8 l/100km | 7 acabados |
| 2.0L Diésel | 177 hp | 400 Nm | Manual | Front Wheel Drive | 220 km/h | 8.8 s | 5.1 l/100km | 7 acabados |
| 2.4L Gasolina | 170 hp | 230 Nm | Automatic | Front Wheel Drive | 215 km/h | 9.0 s | 9.1 l/100km | 7 acabados |
| 2.4L Gasolina | 170 hp | 230 Nm | Manual | Front Wheel Drive | 220 km/h | 8.3 s | 8.5 l/100km | 7 acabados |
| 2.0L Diésel | 150 hp | 350 Nm | Automatic | Front Wheel Drive | 205 km/h | 9.7 s | 5.8 l/100km | 7 acabados |
| 2.0L Diésel | 150 hp | 350 Nm | Manual | Front Wheel Drive | 205 km/h | 9.6 s | 5.8 l/100km | 7 acabados |
| 2.0L Etanol | 145 hp | 185 Nm | Manual | Front Wheel Drive | 210 km/h | 9.6 s | 7.7 l/100km | 10 acabados |
| 2.0L Gasolina | 145 hp | 185 Nm | Manual | Front Wheel Drive | 210 km/h | 9.6 s | 7.6 l/100km | 13 acabados |
| 2.4L Gasolina | 140 hp | 220 Nm | Automatic | Front Wheel Drive | 200 km/h | 10.7 s | 9.1 l/100km | 6 acabados |
| 2.0L Diésel | 136 hp | 340 Nm | Automatic | Front Wheel Drive | 205 km/h | 9.7 s | 6.0 l/100km | 7 acabados |
| 2.0L Diésel | 136 hp | 340 Nm | Manual | Front Wheel Drive | 205 km/h | 9.6 s | 5.8 l/100km | 7 acabados |
| 1.8L Gasolina | 125 hp | 165 Nm | Manual | Front Wheel Drive | 200 km/h | 11.0 s | 7.4 l/100km | 15 acabados |
| 1.6L Diésel | 115 hp | 270 Nm | Manual | Front Wheel Drive | 190 km/h | 11.5 s | 3.8 l/100km | 19 acabados |
| 1.6L Diésel | 109 hp | 240 Nm | Manual | Front Wheel Drive | 190 km/h | 11.5 s | 3.9 l/100km | 24 acabados |
| 1.6L Gasolina | 100 hp | 150 Nm | Manual | Front Wheel Drive | 185 km/h | 12.0 s | 7.1 l/100km | 9 acabados |
Cada fila es una configuración mecánica distinta — cilindrada, potencia, transmisión, tracción y tipo de combustible — deduplicada entre acabados que comparten el mismo motor. Las diferencias solo de acabado (interior, llantas, opciones) no crean una fila aparte.