The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V50 2.0D (07 - 10) vs. VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TSI DSG (09 - 13)
€ 28,100
€ 26,900
€ 28,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Volvo V50 2.0D 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 1.4 TSI.
Volvo V50 2.0D
VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TSI
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 2.0D
VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TSI
3236 lb
Curb Weight
3219 lb
4321 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4343 lb
Weight Difference:
18 lb
0.56 %
General
Volvo V50 2.0D
VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TSI
M
Generation
1KM
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Volvo V50 2.0D
VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
D4204T
Engine Code
*CTH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
134 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
Volvo V50 2.0D
134 hp
158 hp
VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TSI
236 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Volvo V50 2.0D
236 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TSI
Performance
Volvo V50 2.0D
VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TSI
127 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
9.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
436 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V50 2.0D
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TSI
▶ REPLAY
24.15 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.37 lb/hp
Volvo V50 2.0D
24.15 lb/hp
20.37 lb/hp
VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V50 2.0D
VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
39 mpg
Volvo V50 2.0D
41 mpg
39 mpg
VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TSI
31 mpg
city
31 mpg
49 mpg
highway
44 mpg
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
557 mi
Range
560 mi
Volvo V50 2.0D
557 mi
560 mi
VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TSI
Environmental Impact
119.3 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).
115.6 kWh
Volvo V50 2.0D
119.3 kWh
115.6 kWh
VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TSI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
230 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V50 2.0D
VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1085 lb
Maximum Payload
1124 lb
11.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.3 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
42.3 cu ft
