The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V50 1.6D (07 - 09) vs. VW Golf SportWagen 1.0 TSI OPF BMT (18 - 20)
€ 25,400

€ 22,500

€ 25,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Volvo V50 1.6D 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 1.0 TSI OPF BMT.
Volvo V50 1.6D
VW Golf SportWagen 1.0 TSI OPF BMT
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 1.6D
VW Golf SportWagen 1.0 TSI OPF BMT
3122 lb
Curb Weight
2888 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4101 lb

Weight Difference:
234 lb
7.5 %

General
Volvo V50 1.6D
VW Golf SportWagen 1.0 TSI OPF BMT
M
Generation
AUV
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo V50 1.6D
VW Golf SportWagen 1.0 TSI OPF BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
D4164T
Engine Code
*DKR*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1 L / 49 cu in
108 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 5000 rpm
Volvo V50 1.6D
108 hp
113 hp
VW Golf SportWagen 1.0 TSI OPF BMT
177 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Volvo V50 1.6D
177 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Golf SportWagen 1.0 TSI OPF BMT
Performance
Volvo V50 1.6D
VW Golf SportWagen 1.0 TSI OPF BMT
118 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
11.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V50 1.6D
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf SportWagen 1.0 TSI OPF BMT
▶ REPLAY
28.91 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.56 lb/hp
Volvo V50 1.6D
28.91 lb/hp
25.56 lb/hp
VW Golf SportWagen 1.0 TSI OPF BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V50 1.6D
VW Golf SportWagen 1.0 TSI OPF BMT
Fuel Economy
47 mpg
combined
49 mpg
Volvo V50 1.6D
47 mpg
49 mpg
VW Golf SportWagen 1.0 TSI OPF BMT
37 mpg
city
41 mpg
55 mpg
highway
56 mpg
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
646 mi
Range
647 mi
Volvo V50 1.6D
646 mi
647 mi
VW Golf SportWagen 1.0 TSI OPF BMT
Environmental Impact
102.8 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).
90.9 kWh
Volvo V50 1.6D
102.8 kWh
90.9 kWh
VW Golf SportWagen 1.0 TSI OPF BMT
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
212 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
209 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V50 1.6D
VW Golf SportWagen 1.0 TSI OPF BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1067 lb
Maximum Payload
1213 lb
11.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
17.1 cu ft










37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
45.9 cu ft