The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V50 1.6D DRIVe (08 - 10) vs. VW Golf Alltrack 2.0 TDI SCR 4MOTION DSG (18 - 19)
€ 26,100

€ 36,500

€ 26,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Volvo V50 1.6D DRIVe is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 2.2 inches shorter, 1.1 inches narrower and 2.7 inches lower than the VW Golf Alltrack 2.0 TDI SCR.
Volvo V50 1.6D DRIVe
VW Golf Alltrack 2.0 TDI SCR
57
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 in
Height
59.6 in
103.9
178
103.5
180.2
178 in
Length
180.2 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
103.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo V50 1.6D DRIVe
VW Golf Alltrack 2.0 TDI SCR
3073 lb
Curb Weight
3516 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4652 lb

Weight Difference:
443 lb
12.6 %

General
Volvo V50 1.6D DRIVe
VW Golf Alltrack 2.0 TDI SCR
M
Generation
AUV
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Volvo V50 1.6D DRIVe
VW Golf Alltrack 2.0 TDI SCR
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
D4164T
Engine Code
*DFG*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
108 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Volvo V50 1.6D DRIVe
108 hp
148 hp
VW Golf Alltrack 2.0 TDI SCR
177 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Volvo V50 1.6D DRIVe
177 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
VW Golf Alltrack 2.0 TDI SCR
Performance
Volvo V50 1.6D DRIVe
VW Golf Alltrack 2.0 TDI SCR
118 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
11.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V50 1.6D DRIVe
62 mph
62
mph
mph
410 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Alltrack 2.0 TDI SCR
▶ REPLAY
28.45 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.76 lb/hp
Volvo V50 1.6D DRIVe
28.45 lb/hp
23.76 lb/hp
VW Golf Alltrack 2.0 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V50 1.6D DRIVe
VW Golf Alltrack 2.0 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
48 mpg
Volvo V50 1.6D DRIVe
52 mpg
48 mpg
VW Golf Alltrack 2.0 TDI SCR
41 mpg
city
42 mpg
62 mpg
highway
52 mpg
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
718 mi
Range
697 mi
Volvo V50 1.6D DRIVe
718 mi
697 mi
VW Golf Alltrack 2.0 TDI SCR
Environmental Impact
92.5 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).
100.7 kWh
Volvo V50 1.6D DRIVe
92.5 kWh
100.7 kWh
VW Golf Alltrack 2.0 TDI SCR
Euro 4, 5L
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
253 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V50 1.6D DRIVe
VW Golf Alltrack 2.0 TDI SCR
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1116 lb
Maximum Payload
1135 lb
11.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
17.1 cu ft










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