The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V50 1.8F (Ethanol) (07 - 09) vs. VW Golf Alltrack 2.0 TDI BMT 4MOTION DSG (17 - 18)
€ 25,500

€ 37,400

€ 25,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 37,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Volvo V50 1.8F is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 2.2 inches shorter, 1.1 inches narrower and 2.3 inches lower than the VW Golf Alltrack 2.0 TDI BMT.
Volvo V50 1.8F
VW Golf Alltrack 2.0 TDI 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
103.5
180.2
178 in
Length
180.2 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
103.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo V50 1.8F
VW Golf Alltrack 2.0 TDI BMT
3045 lb
Curb Weight
3474 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4608 lb

Weight Difference:
430 lb
12.38 %

General
Volvo V50 1.8F
VW Golf Alltrack 2.0 TDI BMT
M
Generation
AUV
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Ethanol
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Volvo V50 1.8F
VW Golf Alltrack 2.0 TDI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
B4184S8
Engine Code
*DJG*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
123 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
181 hp
at 3500 rpm
Volvo V50 1.8F
123 hp
181 hp
VW Golf Alltrack 2.0 TDI BMT
122 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Volvo V50 1.8F
122 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
VW Golf Alltrack 2.0 TDI BMT
Performance
Volvo V50 1.8F
VW Golf Alltrack 2.0 TDI BMT
124 mph
Maximum Speed
136 mph
11 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
502 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V50 1.8F
62 mph
62
mph
mph
354 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Alltrack 2.0 TDI BMT
▶ REPLAY
24.76 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.19 lb/hp
Volvo V50 1.8F
24.76 lb/hp
19.19 lb/hp
VW Golf Alltrack 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V50 1.8F
VW Golf Alltrack 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
45 mpg
Volvo V50 1.8F
25 mpg
45 mpg
VW Golf Alltrack 2.0 TDI BMT
18 mpg
city
40 mpg
31 mpg
highway
49 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
356 mi
Range
657 mi
Volvo V50 1.8F
356 mi
657 mi
VW Golf Alltrack 2.0 TDI BMT
Environmental Impact
304.2 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).
107 kWh
Volvo V50 1.8F
304.2 kWh
107 kWh
VW Golf Alltrack 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
280 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
220 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V50 1.8F
VW Golf Alltrack 2.0 TDI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1122 lb
Maximum Payload
1133 lb
11.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
17.1 cu ft










37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
45.9 cu ft