The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo V50 2.0 (07 - 12) vs. VW Golf SportWagen 1.0 TSI BlueMotion DSG (15 - 16)

€ 26,400
Volvo V50 2.0 (07 - 12) Volvo V50 2.0
€ 24,400
 VW Golf SportWagen 1.0 TSI BlueMotion DSG (15 - 16) VW Golf SportWagen 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
€ 26,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,400

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The Volvo V50 2.0 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 1.0 TSI BlueMotion.
Volvo V50 2.0
VW Golf SportWagen 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
57.4
Blueprint Volvo V50 2.0 (07 - 12)
69.7
79.6
59.6
Blueprint VW Golf SportWagen 1.0 TSI BlueMotion DSG (15 - 16)
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
Blueprint Volvo V50 2.0 (07 - 12)
103.9
178
Blueprint VW Golf SportWagen 1.0 TSI BlueMotion DSG (15 - 16)
103.1
179.6
178 in
Length
179.6 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Volvo V50 2.0
VW Golf SportWagen 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
3049 lb
Curb Weight
2888 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3990 lb
Volvo V50 2.0 (07 - 12)
Weight Difference:
161 lb
5.28 %
VW Golf SportWagen 1.0 TSI BlueMotion DSG (15 - 16)

General

Volvo V50 2.0
VW Golf SportWagen 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
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 2.0
VW Golf SportWagen 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Straight-four gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
B4204S4
Engine Code
*DKR*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1 L / 49 cu in
143 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 5000 rpm
Volvo V50 2.0
143 hp
113 hp
VW Golf SportWagen 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
136 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Volvo V50 2.0
136 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Golf SportWagen 1.0 TSI BlueMotion

Performance

Volvo V50 2.0
VW Golf SportWagen 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
130 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
9.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

436 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V50 2.0

62 mph 62
mph

459 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf SportWagen 1.0 TSI BlueMotion

▶ REPLAY
21.32 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.56 lb/hp
Volvo V50 2.0
21.32 lb/hp
25.56 lb/hp
VW Golf SportWagen 1.0 TSI BlueMotion

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo V50 2.0
VW Golf SportWagen 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
51 mpg
Volvo V50 2.0
31 mpg
51 mpg
VW Golf SportWagen 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
22 mpg
city
43 mpg
41 mpg
highway
57 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
450 mi
Range
675 mi
Volvo V50 2.0
450 mi
675 mi
VW Golf SportWagen 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Environmental Impact
144 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).
87.2 kWh
Volvo V50 2.0
144 kWh
87.2 kWh
VW Golf SportWagen 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
283 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
172 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Volvo V50 2.0
VW Golf SportWagen 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1118 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
11.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
17.1 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
45.9 cu ft