The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V50 2.0D Powershift Geartronic (08 - 10) vs. VW Golf Variant 1.2 TSI (09 - 13)
€ 30,000
€ 20,800
€ 30,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,800
ⓘ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 1.2 cm shorter, 1.1 cm narrower and 4.7 cm lower than the VW Golf Variant 1.2 TSI.
Volvo V50 2.0D
VW Golf Variant 1.2 TSI
1457
1770
2022
1504
1781
2003
1770 mm
Width
1781 mm
2022 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2003 mm
1457 mm
Height
1504 mm
2640
4522
2578
4534
4522 mm
Length
4534 mm
2640 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
Volvo V50 2.0D
VW Golf Variant 1.2 TSI
1495 kg
Kerb Weight
1368 kg
2000 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1910 kg
Weight Difference:
127 kg
8.49 %
General
Volvo V50 2.0D
VW Golf Variant 1.2 TSI
M
Generation
1KM
Estate Car
Car Body Style
Estate Car
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo V50 2.0D
VW Golf Variant 1.2 TSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
D4204T
Engine Code
*CBZ*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1998 CC
Engine Capacity
1197 CC
134 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
104 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Volvo V50 2.0D
134 bhp
104 bhp
VW Golf Variant 1.2 TSI
320 NM
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
175 NM
at 1550 rpm
Volvo V50 2.0D
320 NM
175 NM
VW Golf Variant 1.2 TSI
Performance
Volvo V50 2.0D
VW Golf Variant 1.2 TSI
127 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
9.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
135 m
0.000 sec
Volvo V50 2.0D
62 mph
62
mph
mph
157 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf Variant 1.2 TSI
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11.16 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.15 kg/bhp
Volvo V50 2.0D
11.16 kg/bhp
13.15 kg/bhp
VW Golf Variant 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V50 2.0D
VW Golf Variant 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy
47 mpg
combined
49 mpg
Volvo V50 2.0D
47 mpg
49 mpg
VW Golf Variant 1.2 TSI
36 mpg
city
39 mpg
56 mpg
motorway
56 mpg
52 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
539 mi
Range
589 mi
Volvo V50 2.0D
539 mi
589 mi
VW Golf Variant 1.2 TSI
Environmental Impact
123.4 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).
109.9 kWh
Volvo V50 2.0D
123.4 kWh
109.9 kWh
VW Golf Variant 1.2 TSI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
159 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
136 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V50 2.0D
VW Golf Variant 1.2 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
505 kg
Maximum Payload
542 kg
417 L
Boot Capacity
505 L
1307 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1495 L
