The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V50 1.6 (07 - 10) vs. VW Golf Alltrack 1.8 TSI BMT 4MOTION DSG (15 - 16)
€ 23,700
€ 33,500
€ 23,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Volvo V50 1.6 is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 2.2 inches shorter, 1.1 inches narrower and 2.3 inches lower than the VW Golf Alltrack 1.8 TSI BMT.
Volvo V50 1.6
VW Golf Alltrack 1.8 TSI BMT
57.4
69.7
79.6
59.6
70.8
79.8
69.7 in
Width
70.8 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
57.4 in
Height
59.6 in
103.9
178
103.1
180.2
178 in
Length
180.2 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo V50 1.6
VW Golf Alltrack 1.8 TSI BMT
3113 lb
Curb Weight
3395 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4497 lb
Weight Difference:
282 lb
8.31 %
General
Volvo V50 1.6
VW Golf Alltrack 1.8 TSI BMT
M
Generation
AUV
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Volvo V50 1.6
VW Golf Alltrack 1.8 TSI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
B4164S3
Engine Code
*CJS*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
99 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
178 hp
at 4500 rpm
Volvo V50 1.6
99 hp
178 hp
VW Golf Alltrack 1.8 TSI BMT
111 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
Volvo V50 1.6
111 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
VW Golf Alltrack 1.8 TSI BMT
Performance
Volvo V50 1.6
VW Golf Alltrack 1.8 TSI BMT
115 mph
Maximum Speed
135 mph
12 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
548 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V50 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
354 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Alltrack 1.8 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
31.44 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.07 lb/hp
Volvo V50 1.6
31.44 lb/hp
19.07 lb/hp
VW Golf Alltrack 1.8 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V50 1.6
VW Golf Alltrack 1.8 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Volvo V50 1.6
33 mpg
36 mpg
VW Golf Alltrack 1.8 TSI BMT
26 mpg
city
29 mpg
41 mpg
highway
42 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
482 mi
Range
526 mi
Volvo V50 1.6
482 mi
526 mi
VW Golf Alltrack 1.8 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
134.5 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
123.1 kWh
Volvo V50 1.6
134.5 kWh
123.1 kWh
VW Golf Alltrack 1.8 TSI BMT
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V50 1.6
VW Golf Alltrack 1.8 TSI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
966 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
11.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
17.1 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
45.9 cu ft
