The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V50 1.8F (Ethanol) (07 - 09) vs. VW Golf SportWagen 1.6 (09 - 10)
€ 25,500
€ 20,100
€ 25,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,100
ⓘ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 0.5 inches shorter, 0.4 inches narrower and 1.9 inches lower than the VW Golf SportWagen 1.6.
Volvo V50 1.8F
VW Golf SportWagen 1.6
57.4
69.7
79.6
59.2
70.1
78.9
69.7 in
Width
70.1 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.9 in
57.4 in
Height
59.2 in
103.9
178
101.5
178.5
178 in
Length
178.5 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo V50 1.8F
VW Golf SportWagen 1.6
3045 lb
Curb Weight
2970 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4167 lb
Weight Difference:
75 lb
2.46 %
General
Volvo V50 1.8F
VW Golf SportWagen 1.6
M
Generation
1KM
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
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo V50 1.8F
VW Golf SportWagen 1.6
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
B4184S8
Engine Code
*CCS*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
123 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Volvo V50 1.8F
123 hp
101 hp
VW Golf SportWagen 1.6
122 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Volvo V50 1.8F
122 lb‑ft
109 lb‑ft
VW Golf SportWagen 1.6
Performance
Volvo V50 1.8F
VW Golf SportWagen 1.6
124 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
11 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
14.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
502 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V50 1.8F
62 mph
62
mph
mph
679 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf SportWagen 1.6
▶ REPLAY
24.76 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.41 lb/hp
Volvo V50 1.8F
24.76 lb/hp
29.41 lb/hp
VW Golf SportWagen 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V50 1.8F
VW Golf SportWagen 1.6
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
33 mpg
Volvo V50 1.8F
25 mpg
33 mpg
VW Golf SportWagen 1.6
18 mpg
city
24 mpg
31 mpg
highway
41 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
356 mi
Range
475 mi
Volvo V50 1.8F
356 mi
475 mi
VW Golf SportWagen 1.6
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).
136.5 kWh
Volvo V50 1.8F
304.2 kWh
136.5 kWh
VW Golf SportWagen 1.6
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
280 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
270 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V50 1.8F
VW Golf SportWagen 1.6
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1122 lb
Maximum Payload
1197 lb
11.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.3 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
42.3 cu ft
