The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V50 1.6D (07 - 09) vs. VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TGI BlueMotion (Gasoline) (17 - 18)
€ 25,400
€ 25,600
€ 25,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,600
ⓘ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 1.4 TGI BlueMotion.
Volvo V50 1.6D
VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
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 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
3122 lb
Curb Weight
3005 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4101 lb
Weight Difference:
117 lb
3.75 %
General
Volvo V50 1.6D
VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
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 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four engine with turbocharger
D4164T
Engine Code
*CPW*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
108 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4800 rpm
Volvo V50 1.6D
108 hp
108 hp
VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
177 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Volvo V50 1.6D
177 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Performance
Volvo V50 1.6D
VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
118 mph
Maximum Speed
122 mph
11.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V50 1.6D
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
▶ REPLAY
28.91 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.82 lb/hp
Volvo V50 1.6D
28.91 lb/hp
27.82 lb/hp
VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V50 1.6D
VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
47 mpg
combined
42 mpg
Volvo V50 1.6D
47 mpg
42 mpg
VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
37 mpg
city
32 mpg
55 mpg
highway
51 mpg
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
646 mi
Range
555 mi
Volvo V50 1.6D
646 mi
555 mi
VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
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).
106.1 kWh
Volvo V50 1.6D
102.8 kWh
106.1 kWh
VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
212 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V50 1.6D
VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1067 lb
Maximum Payload
1096 lb
11.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
40.7 cu ft
