The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V50 1.8 (07 - 09) vs. VW Golf Variant 1.2 TSI BMT (09 - 13)
€ 25,100
€ 21,200
€ 25,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,200
ⓘ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 1.2 cm shorter, 1.1 cm narrower and 4.7 cm lower than the VW Golf Variant 1.2 TSI BMT.
Volvo V50 1.8
VW Golf Variant 1.2 TSI BMT
1457
1770
2022
1504
1781
2003
1770 mm
Width
1781 mm
2022 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2003 mm
1457 mm
Height
1504 mm
2640
4522
2578
4534
4522 mm
Length
4534 mm
2640 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
Volvo V50 1.8
VW Golf Variant 1.2 TSI BMT
1381 kg
Kerb Weight
1375 kg
1890 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1890 kg
Weight Difference:
6 kg
0.43 %
General
Volvo V50 1.8
VW Golf Variant 1.2 TSI BMT
M
Generation
1KM
Estate Car
Car Body Style
Estate Car
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo V50 1.8
VW Golf Variant 1.2 TSI BMT
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
B4184S8
Engine Code
*CBZ*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1798 CC
Engine Capacity
1197 CC
123 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Power
104 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Volvo V50 1.8
123 bhp
104 bhp
VW Golf Variant 1.2 TSI BMT
165 NM
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
175 NM
at 1550 rpm
Volvo V50 1.8
165 NM
175 NM
VW Golf Variant 1.2 TSI BMT
Performance
Volvo V50 1.8
VW Golf Variant 1.2 TSI BMT
124 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
11 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
153 m
0.000 sec
Volvo V50 1.8
62 mph
62
mph
mph
157 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf Variant 1.2 TSI BMT
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11.23 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.22 kg/bhp
Volvo V50 1.8
11.23 kg/bhp
13.22 kg/bhp
VW Golf Variant 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V50 1.8
VW Golf Variant 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
53 mpg
Volvo V50 1.8
39 mpg
53 mpg
VW Golf Variant 1.2 TSI BMT
28 mpg
city
43 mpg
50 mpg
motorway
61 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
468 mi
Range
645 mi
Volvo V50 1.8
468 mi
645 mi
VW Golf Variant 1.2 TSI 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).
100.4 kWh
Volvo V50 1.8
138.2 kWh
100.4 kWh
VW Golf Variant 1.2 TSI BMT
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
174 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
123 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V50 1.8
VW Golf Variant 1.2 TSI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
509 kg
Maximum Payload
515 kg
417 L
Boot Capacity
505 L
1307 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1495 L
