The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V50 1.6D (07 - 09) vs. VW Golf SportWagen 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (13 - 14)
€ 25,400
€ 22,400
€ 25,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Volvo V50 1.6D 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 1.6D
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 1.6D
VW Golf SportWagen 1.2 TSI BMT
3122 lb
Curb Weight
2919 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4101 lb
Weight Difference:
203 lb
6.5 %
General
Volvo V50 1.6D
VW Golf SportWagen 1.2 TSI 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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Volvo V50 1.6D
VW Golf SportWagen 1.2 TSI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
D4164T
Engine Code
*CJZ*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
108 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Volvo V50 1.6D
108 hp
104 hp
VW Golf SportWagen 1.2 TSI BMT
177 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Volvo V50 1.6D
177 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
VW Golf SportWagen 1.2 TSI BMT
Performance
Volvo V50 1.6D
VW Golf SportWagen 1.2 TSI BMT
118 mph
Maximum Speed
120 mph
11.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V50 1.6D
62 mph
62
mph
mph
489 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf SportWagen 1.2 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
28.91 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.07 lb/hp
Volvo V50 1.6D
28.91 lb/hp
28.07 lb/hp
VW Golf SportWagen 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V50 1.6D
VW Golf SportWagen 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
47 mpg
combined
47 mpg
Volvo V50 1.6D
47 mpg
47 mpg
VW Golf SportWagen 1.2 TSI BMT
37 mpg
city
41 mpg
55 mpg
highway
52 mpg
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
646 mi
Range
621 mi
Volvo V50 1.6D
646 mi
621 mi
VW Golf SportWagen 1.2 TSI 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).
94.8 kWh
Volvo V50 1.6D
102.8 kWh
94.8 kWh
VW Golf SportWagen 1.2 TSI BMT
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
212 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
185 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V50 1.6D
VW Golf SportWagen 1.2 TSI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1067 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
