The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V50 2.0D Powershift Geartronic (08 - 10) vs. VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TSI (09 - 13)
€ 30,000
€ 23,400
€ 30,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,400
ⓘ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
3296 lb
Curb Weight
3073 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4277 lb
Weight Difference:
223 lb
6.77 %
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 dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual 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 turbocharger
D4204T
Engine Code
*CAX*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
134 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Volvo V50 2.0D
134 hp
120 hp
VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TSI
236 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Volvo V50 2.0D
236 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TSI
Performance
Volvo V50 2.0D
VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TSI
127 mph
Maximum Speed
125 mph
9.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
443 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V50 2.0D
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TSI
▶ REPLAY
24.6 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.61 lb/hp
Volvo V50 2.0D
24.6 lb/hp
25.61 lb/hp
VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V50 2.0D
VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Volvo V50 2.0D
39 mpg
37 mpg
VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TSI
30 mpg
city
28 mpg
47 mpg
highway
45 mpg
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
539 mi
Range
542 mi
Volvo V50 2.0D
539 mi
542 mi
VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 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).
119.4 kWh
Volvo V50 2.0D
123.4 kWh
119.4 kWh
VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TSI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
235 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V50 2.0D
VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1113 lb
Maximum Payload
1204 lb
11.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.3 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
42.3 cu ft
