The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V50 1.8 (07 - 09) vs. VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
€ 25,100
€ 28,000
€ 25,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Volvo V50 1.8 is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 1.6 inches shorter, 1.1 inches narrower and 2.3 inches lower than the VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT.
Volvo V50 1.8
VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
57.4
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
57.4 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 1.8
VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
3045 lb
Curb Weight
3016 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4211 lb
Weight Difference:
29 lb
0.95 %
General
Volvo V50 1.8
VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TSI 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 1.4 TSI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
B4184S8
Engine Code
*CZD*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
123 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Volvo V50 1.8
123 hp
148 hp
VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
122 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Volvo V50 1.8
122 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
Performance
Volvo V50 1.8
VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
124 mph
Maximum Speed
135 mph
11 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
502 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V50 1.8
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
24.76 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.38 lb/hp
Volvo V50 1.8
24.76 lb/hp
20.38 lb/hp
VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V50 1.8
VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
47 mpg
Volvo V50 1.8
32 mpg
47 mpg
VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
23 mpg
city
38 mpg
41 mpg
highway
53 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
468 mi
Range
621 mi
Volvo V50 1.8
468 mi
621 mi
VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 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).
94.8 kWh
Volvo V50 1.8
138.2 kWh
94.8 kWh
VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
280 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
187 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V50 1.8
VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1122 lb
Maximum Payload
1195 lb
11.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
17.1 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
45.9 cu ft
