The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V50 1.8 (07 - 09) vs. VW Golf SportWagen 1.0 TSI OPF BMT DSG (18 - 19)
€ 25,100
€ 24,400
€ 25,100
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 1.8 is a little smaller in every dimension. It's 1.8 inches shorter, 1.1 inches narrower and 0.9 inches lower than the VW Golf SportWagen 1.0 TSI OPF BMT.
Volvo V50 1.8
VW Golf SportWagen 1.0 TSI OPF BMT
57.4
69.7
79.6
58.3
70.8
79.8
69.7 in
Width
70.8 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
57.4 in
Height
58.3 in
103.9
178
103.1
179.8
178 in
Length
179.8 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo V50 1.8
VW Golf SportWagen 1.0 TSI OPF BMT
3045 lb
Curb Weight
2932 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4145 lb
Weight Difference:
112 lb
3.68 %
General
Volvo V50 1.8
VW Golf SportWagen 1.0 TSI OPF BMT
M
Generation
AUV
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Mid-Grade Unleaded
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 1.8
VW Golf SportWagen 1.0 TSI OPF BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
B4184S8
Engine Code
*DKR*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1 L / 49 cu in
123 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 5000 rpm
Volvo V50 1.8
123 hp
113 hp
VW Golf SportWagen 1.0 TSI OPF BMT
122 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Volvo V50 1.8
122 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Golf SportWagen 1.0 TSI OPF BMT
Performance
Volvo V50 1.8
VW Golf SportWagen 1.0 TSI OPF BMT
124 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
11 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
502 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V50 1.8
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf SportWagen 1.0 TSI OPF BMT
▶ REPLAY
24.76 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.95 lb/hp
Volvo V50 1.8
24.76 lb/hp
25.95 lb/hp
VW Golf SportWagen 1.0 TSI OPF BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V50 1.8
VW Golf SportWagen 1.0 TSI OPF BMT
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
48 mpg
Volvo V50 1.8
32 mpg
48 mpg
VW Golf SportWagen 1.0 TSI OPF BMT
23 mpg
city
43 mpg
41 mpg
highway
51 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
468 mi
Range
634 mi
Volvo V50 1.8
468 mi
634 mi
VW Golf SportWagen 1.0 TSI OPF BMT
Environmental Impact
138.2 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).
92.9 kWh
Volvo V50 1.8
138.2 kWh
92.9 kWh
VW Golf SportWagen 1.0 TSI OPF BMT
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
280 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
227 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V50 1.8
VW Golf SportWagen 1.0 TSI OPF BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1122 lb
Maximum Payload
1213 lb
11.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
17.1 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
45.9 cu ft
