The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo V50 1.8F (Ethanol) (07 - 09) vs. VW Golf SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (17 - 18)

€ 25,500
Volvo V50 1.8F (Ethanol) (07 - 09) Volvo V50 1.8F
€ 31,500
 VW Golf SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (17 - 18) VW Golf SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 25,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,500

ⓘ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 2.0 TDI BMT.
Volvo V50 1.8F
VW Golf SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
57.4
Blueprint Volvo V50 1.8F (Ethanol) (07 - 09)
69.7
79.6
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (17 - 18)
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
Blueprint Volvo V50 1.8F (Ethanol) (07 - 09)
103.9
178
Blueprint VW Golf SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (17 - 18)
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 2.0 TDI BMT
3045 lb
Curb Weight
3214 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4387 lb
Volvo V50 1.8F (Ethanol) (07 - 09)
Weight Difference:
170 lb
5.29 %
VW Golf SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (17 - 18)

General

Volvo V50 1.8F
VW Golf SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
M
Generation
AUV
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Ethanol
Fuel Type
Diesel
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 2.0 TDI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
B4184S8
Engine Code
*DFG*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
123 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Volvo V50 1.8F
123 hp
148 hp
VW Golf SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
122 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Volvo V50 1.8F
122 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
VW Golf SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT

Performance

Volvo V50 1.8F
VW Golf SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
124 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
11 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

502 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V50 1.8F

62 mph 62
mph

407 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT

▶ REPLAY
24.76 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.72 lb/hp
Volvo V50 1.8F
24.76 lb/hp
21.72 lb/hp
VW Golf SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo V50 1.8F
VW Golf SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
53 mpg
Volvo V50 1.8F
25 mpg
53 mpg
VW Golf SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
18 mpg
city
46 mpg
31 mpg
highway
59 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
356 mi
Range
706 mi
Volvo V50 1.8F
356 mi
706 mi
VW Golf SportWagen 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).
90.4 kWh
Volvo V50 1.8F
304.2 kWh
90.4 kWh
VW Golf SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
280 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
183 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Volvo V50 1.8F
VW Golf SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1122 lb
Maximum Payload
1173 lb
11.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
17.1 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
45.9 cu ft