The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo V50 1.6D DRIVe (08 - 10) vs. VW Golf SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (17 - 18)

€ 26,100
Volvo V50 1.6D DRIVe (08 - 10) Volvo V50 1.6D DRIVe
€ 26,700
 VW Golf SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (17 - 18) 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.
€ 26,700

ⓘ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 1.8 inches shorter, 1.1 inches narrower and 1.3 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
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (17 - 18)
70.8
79.8
69.7 in
Width
70.8 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
57 in
Height
58.3 in
Blueprint Volvo V50 1.6D DRIVe (08 - 10)
103.9
178
Blueprint VW Golf SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (17 - 18)
103.1
179.8
178 in
Length
179.8 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Volvo V50 1.6D DRIVe
VW Golf SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT
3073 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4277 lb
Volvo V50 1.6D DRIVe (08 - 10)
Weight Difference:
2 lb
0.07 %
VW Golf SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (17 - 18)

General

Volvo V50 1.6D DRIVe
VW Golf SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT
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
7-speed dual clutch 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
*DGT*
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
113 hp
at 3200 rpm
Volvo V50 1.6D DRIVe
108 hp
113 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
124 mph
11.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

525 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V50 1.6D DRIVe

62 mph 62
mph

489 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT

▶ REPLAY
28.45 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.21 lb/hp
Volvo V50 1.6D DRIVe
28.45 lb/hp
27.21 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
59 mpg
Volvo V50 1.6D DRIVe
52 mpg
59 mpg
VW Golf SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT
41 mpg
city
56 mpg
62 mpg
highway
62 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
718 mi
Range
777 mi
Volvo V50 1.6D DRIVe
718 mi
777 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).
82.2 kWh
Volvo V50 1.6D DRIVe
92.5 kWh
82.2 kWh
VW Golf SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT
Euro 4, 5L
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
166 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
1202 lb
11.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
17.1 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
45.9 cu ft