The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V50 1.6 (07 - 10) vs. VW Golf SportWagen 1.2 TSI BMT (14 - 16)
€ 23,700
€ 21,600
€ 23,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,600
ⓘ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 1.6 inches shorter, 1.1 inches narrower and 2.3 inches lower than the VW Golf SportWagen 1.2 TSI BMT.
Volvo V50 1.6
VW Golf SportWagen 1.2 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
179.6
178 in
Length
179.6 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo V50 1.6
VW Golf SportWagen 1.2 TSI BMT
3113 lb
Curb Weight
2853 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4034 lb
Weight Difference:
260 lb
8.35 %
General
Volvo V50 1.6
VW Golf SportWagen 1.2 TSI BMT
M
Generation
AUV
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo V50 1.6
VW Golf SportWagen 1.2 TSI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
B4164S3
Engine Code
*CYV*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
99 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4600 rpm
Volvo V50 1.6
99 hp
108 hp
VW Golf SportWagen 1.2 TSI BMT
111 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Volvo V50 1.6
111 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
VW Golf SportWagen 1.2 TSI BMT
Performance
Volvo V50 1.6
VW Golf SportWagen 1.2 TSI BMT
115 mph
Maximum Speed
122 mph
12 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
548 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V50 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
472 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf SportWagen 1.2 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
31.44 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.42 lb/hp
Volvo V50 1.6
31.44 lb/hp
26.42 lb/hp
VW Golf SportWagen 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V50 1.6
VW Golf SportWagen 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
46 mpg
Volvo V50 1.6
33 mpg
46 mpg
VW Golf SportWagen 1.2 TSI BMT
26 mpg
city
37 mpg
41 mpg
highway
55 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
482 mi
Range
609 mi
Volvo V50 1.6
482 mi
609 mi
VW Golf SportWagen 1.2 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).
96.6 kWh
Volvo V50 1.6
134.5 kWh
96.6 kWh
VW Golf SportWagen 1.2 TSI BMT
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
188 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V50 1.6
VW Golf SportWagen 1.2 TSI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
966 lb
Maximum Payload
1182 lb
11.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
17.1 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
45.9 cu ft
