The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo V50 1.6D DRIVe (08 - 10) vs. VW Golf SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT (09 - 13)

€ 26,100
Volvo V50 1.6D DRIVe (08 - 10) Volvo V50 1.6D DRIVe
€ 23,400
 VW Golf SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT (09 - 13) VW Golf SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT
€ 26,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,400

ⓘ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 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 1.6 TDI BMT.
Volvo V50 1.6D DRIVe
VW Golf SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT
57
Blueprint Volvo V50 1.6D DRIVe (08 - 10)
69.7
79.6
59.2
Blueprint VW Golf SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT (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 1.6 TDI BMT (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 1.6 TDI BMT
3073 lb
Curb Weight
3201 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4321 lb
Volvo V50 1.6D DRIVe (08 - 10)
Weight Difference:
128 lb
4 %
VW Golf SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT (09 - 13)

General

Volvo V50 1.6D DRIVe
VW Golf SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT
M
Generation
1KM
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission

Engine

Volvo V50 1.6D DRIVe
VW Golf SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
D4164T
Engine Code
*CAY*
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
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Volvo V50 1.6D DRIVe
108 hp
104 hp
VW Golf SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT
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 BMT

Performance

Volvo V50 1.6D DRIVe
VW Golf SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT
118 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
11.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

525 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V50 1.6D DRIVe

62 mph 62
mph

541 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT

▶ REPLAY
28.45 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.78 lb/hp
Volvo V50 1.6D DRIVe
28.45 lb/hp
30.78 lb/hp
VW Golf SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo V50 1.6D DRIVe
VW Golf SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
56 mpg
Volvo V50 1.6D DRIVe
52 mpg
56 mpg
VW Golf SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT
41 mpg
city
45 mpg
62 mpg
highway
65 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
718 mi
Range
814 mi
Volvo V50 1.6D DRIVe
718 mi
814 mi
VW Golf SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT
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).
86.4 kWh
Volvo V50 1.6D DRIVe
92.5 kWh
86.4 kWh
VW Golf SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT
Euro 4, 5L
Emission Standard
Euro 5
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
175 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Volvo V50 1.6D DRIVe
VW Golf SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1116 lb
Maximum Payload
1120 lb
11.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.3 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
42.3 cu ft