The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V50 1.6 (07 - 10) vs. VW Golf SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (18 - 20)
€ 23,700
€ 32,100
€ 23,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Volvo V50 1.6 is a little smaller in every dimension. It's 1.8 inches shorter, 1.1 inches narrower and 0.9 inches lower than the VW Golf SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR.
Volvo V50 1.6
VW Golf SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR
57.4
69.7
79.6
58.3
70.8
79.8
69.7 in
Width
70.8 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
57.4 in
Height
58.3 in
103.9
178
103.1
179.8
178 in
Length
179.8 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo V50 1.6
VW Golf SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR
3113 lb
Curb Weight
3274 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4453 lb
Weight Difference:
161 lb
4.92 %
General
Volvo V50 1.6
VW Golf SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR
M
Generation
AUV
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Volvo V50 1.6
VW Golf SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
B4164S3
Engine Code
*DFG*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
99 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Volvo V50 1.6
99 hp
148 hp
VW Golf SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR
111 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Volvo V50 1.6
111 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
VW Golf SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR
Performance
Volvo V50 1.6
VW Golf SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR
115 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
12 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
548 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V50 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
410 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR
▶ REPLAY
31.44 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.12 lb/hp
Volvo V50 1.6
31.44 lb/hp
22.12 lb/hp
VW Golf SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V50 1.6
VW Golf SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
53 mpg
Volvo V50 1.6
33 mpg
53 mpg
VW Golf SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR
26 mpg
city
45 mpg
41 mpg
highway
60 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
482 mi
Range
706 mi
Volvo V50 1.6
482 mi
706 mi
VW Golf SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR
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).
90.4 kWh
Volvo V50 1.6
134.5 kWh
90.4 kWh
VW Golf SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
222 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V50 1.6
VW Golf SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
966 lb
Maximum Payload
1179 lb
11.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
17.1 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
45.9 cu ft
