The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V50 2.0D Powershift Geartronic (08 - 10) vs. VW Golf SportWagen 1.2 TSI BMT (09 - 13)
€ 30,000

€ 21,200

€ 30,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,200
ⓘ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 1.2 TSI BMT.
Volvo V50 2.0D
VW Golf SportWagen 1.2 TSI BMT
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 1.2 TSI BMT
3296 lb
Curb Weight
3031 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4167 lb

Weight Difference:
265 lb
8.04 %

General
Volvo V50 2.0D
VW Golf SportWagen 1.2 TSI BMT
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 dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo V50 2.0D
VW Golf SportWagen 1.2 TSI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
D4204T
Engine Code
*CBZ*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
134 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Volvo V50 2.0D
134 hp
104 hp
VW Golf SportWagen 1.2 TSI BMT
236 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
Volvo V50 2.0D
236 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
VW Golf SportWagen 1.2 TSI BMT
Performance
Volvo V50 2.0D
VW Golf SportWagen 1.2 TSI BMT
127 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
9.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
443 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V50 2.0D
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf SportWagen 1.2 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
24.6 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.14 lb/hp
Volvo V50 2.0D
24.6 lb/hp
29.14 lb/hp
VW Golf SportWagen 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V50 2.0D
VW Golf SportWagen 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Volvo V50 2.0D
39 mpg
44 mpg
VW Golf SportWagen 1.2 TSI BMT
30 mpg
city
36 mpg
47 mpg
highway
51 mpg
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
539 mi
Range
645 mi
Volvo V50 2.0D
539 mi
645 mi
VW Golf SportWagen 1.2 TSI BMT
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).
100.4 kWh
Volvo V50 2.0D
123.4 kWh
100.4 kWh
VW Golf SportWagen 1.2 TSI BMT
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
198 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V50 2.0D
VW Golf SportWagen 1.2 TSI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1113 lb
Maximum Payload
1135 lb
11.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.3 cu ft








37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
42.3 cu ft