The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo V50 1.6D DRIVe (08 - 10) vs. VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TSI DSG (09 - 13)

€ 26,100
Volvo V50 1.6D DRIVe (08 - 10) Volvo V50 1.6D DRIVe
€ 26,900
 VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TSI DSG (09 - 13) VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TSI
€ 26,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,900

ⓘ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 a little smaller in every dimension. It's 0.5 inches shorter, 0.4 inches narrower and 2.2 inches lower than the VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TSI.
Volvo V50 1.6D DRIVe
VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TSI
57
Blueprint Volvo V50 1.6D DRIVe (08 - 10)
69.7
79.6
59.2
Blueprint VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TSI DSG (09 - 13)
70.1
78.9
69.7 in
Width
70.1 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.9 in
57 in
Height
59.2 in
Blueprint Volvo V50 1.6D DRIVe (08 - 10)
103.9
178
Blueprint VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TSI DSG (09 - 13)
101.5
178.5
178 in
Length
178.5 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Volvo V50 1.6D DRIVe
VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TSI
3073 lb
Curb Weight
3219 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4343 lb
Volvo V50 1.6D DRIVe (08 - 10)
Weight Difference:
146 lb
4.54 %
VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TSI DSG (09 - 13)

General

Volvo V50 1.6D DRIVe
VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TSI
M
Generation
1KM
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 DRIVe
VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TSI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine com­pres­sor
D4164T
Engine Code
*CTH*
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
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
Volvo V50 1.6D DRIVe
108 hp
158 hp
VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TSI
177 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Volvo V50 1.6D DRIVe
177 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TSI

Performance

Volvo V50 1.6D DRIVe
VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TSI
118 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
11.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

525 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V50 1.6D DRIVe

62 mph 62
mph

384 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TSI

▶ REPLAY
28.45 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.37 lb/hp
Volvo V50 1.6D DRIVe
28.45 lb/hp
20.37 lb/hp
VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo V50 1.6D DRIVe
VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
39 mpg
Volvo V50 1.6D DRIVe
52 mpg
39 mpg
VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TSI
41 mpg
city
31 mpg
62 mpg
highway
44 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
718 mi
Range
560 mi
Volvo V50 1.6D DRIVe
718 mi
560 mi
VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TSI
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).
115.6 kWh
Volvo V50 1.6D DRIVe
92.5 kWh
115.6 kWh
VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TSI
Euro 4, 5L
Emission Standard
Euro 5
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
230 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Volvo V50 1.6D DRIVe
VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1116 lb
Maximum Payload
1124 lb
11.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.3 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
42.3 cu ft