The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V50 1.8F (Ethanol) (07 - 09) vs. VW Golf SportWagen 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion DSG (18 - 19)
€ 25,500
€ 28,200
€ 25,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Volvo V50 1.8F 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 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion.
Volvo V50 1.8F
VW Golf SportWagen 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion
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 1.8F
VW Golf SportWagen 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion
3045 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4233 lb
Weight Difference:
31 lb
1.01 %
General
Volvo V50 1.8F
VW Golf SportWagen 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion
M
Generation
AUV
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Ethanol
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 1.8F
VW Golf SportWagen 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
B4184S8
Engine Code
*DPB*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
123 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
128 hp
at 5000 rpm
Volvo V50 1.8F
123 hp
128 hp
VW Golf SportWagen 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion
122 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Volvo V50 1.8F
122 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Golf SportWagen 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion
Performance
Volvo V50 1.8F
VW Golf SportWagen 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion
124 mph
Maximum Speed
131 mph
11 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
502 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V50 1.8F
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf SportWagen 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion
▶ REPLAY
24.76 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.02 lb/hp
Volvo V50 1.8F
24.76 lb/hp
24.02 lb/hp
VW Golf SportWagen 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V50 1.8F
VW Golf SportWagen 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
48 mpg
Volvo V50 1.8F
25 mpg
48 mpg
VW Golf SportWagen 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion
18 mpg
city
39 mpg
31 mpg
highway
56 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
356 mi
Range
634 mi
Volvo V50 1.8F
356 mi
634 mi
VW Golf SportWagen 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion
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).
92.9 kWh
Volvo V50 1.8F
304.2 kWh
92.9 kWh
VW Golf SportWagen 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
280 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
219 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V50 1.8F
VW Golf SportWagen 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1122 lb
Maximum Payload
1157 lb
11.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
17.1 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
45.9 cu ft
