I'm getting an '05 V50 T5 AWD and I was curious if there is any objective way to tell which suspension it has? I've driven cars with both and I felt a pretty noticable difference but that's a very subjective measure...any ideas?

I don't think the AWD will have the sport suspension.

Alright. Thanks for the input. So if the AWD doesn't generally have the sport suspension, what is the best and most economical route to achieving a similar or better level of performance? ?

I test-drove both a new S40 2.4i and an S40 T5 with the sport package and the sport suspension really seemed to make a big difference in road holding and in the level of confidence that it inspired when pushing it around a turn.

You can upgrade suspension components to the Koni, Bilstein or other manufacturer. Won't be cheap but it will get you where you want to go.