The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V50 1.6D DRIVe (08 - 10) vs. VW Golf SportWagen 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (13 - 15)
€ 26,100

€ 24,400

€ 26,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,400
ⓘ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 1.6 inches shorter, 1.1 inches narrower and 2.7 inches lower than the VW Golf SportWagen 1.6 TDI BlueMotion.
Volvo V50 1.6D DRIVe
VW Golf SportWagen 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
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
103.1
179.6
178 in
Length
179.6 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo V50 1.6D DRIVe
VW Golf SportWagen 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
3073 lb
Curb Weight
3067 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3968 lb

Weight Difference:
7 lb
0.23 %

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

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo V50 1.6D DRIVe
VW Golf SportWagen 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
D4164T
Engine Code
*DBK*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
108 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
Volvo V50 1.6D DRIVe
108 hp
108 hp
VW Golf SportWagen 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
177 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Volvo V50 1.6D DRIVe
177 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf SportWagen 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Performance
Volvo V50 1.6D DRIVe
VW Golf SportWagen 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
118 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
11.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec

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

VW Golf SportWagen 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
▶ REPLAY
28.45 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.4 lb/hp
Volvo V50 1.6D DRIVe
28.45 lb/hp
28.4 lb/hp
VW Golf SportWagen 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V50 1.6D DRIVe
VW Golf SportWagen 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
71 mpg
Volvo V50 1.6D DRIVe
52 mpg
71 mpg
VW Golf SportWagen 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
41 mpg
city
60 mpg
62 mpg
highway
78 mpg
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
718 mi
Range
941 mi
Volvo V50 1.6D DRIVe
718 mi
941 mi
VW Golf SportWagen 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
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).
67.9 kWh
Volvo V50 1.6D DRIVe
92.5 kWh
67.9 kWh
VW Golf SportWagen 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Euro 4, 5L
Emission Standard
Euro 5
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
140 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V50 1.6D DRIVe
VW Golf SportWagen 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1116 lb
Maximum Payload
902 lb
11.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
17.1 cu ft










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