The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo V50 2.0D Powershift Geartronic (08 - 10) vs. VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (13 - 14)

€ 30,000
Volvo V50 2.0D Powershift Geartronic (08 - 10) Volvo V50 2.0D
€ 26,700
 VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (13 - 14) VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
€ 30,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,700

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The Volvo V50 2.0D 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 1.4 TSI BMT.
Volvo V50 2.0D
VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
57.4
Blueprint Volvo V50 2.0D Powershift Geartronic (08 - 10)
69.7
79.6
59.6
Blueprint VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (13 - 14)
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 2.0D Powershift Geartronic (08 - 10)
103.9
178
Blueprint VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (13 - 14)
103.1
179.6
178 in
Length
179.6 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Volvo V50 2.0D
VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
3296 lb
Curb Weight
3016 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4189 lb
Volvo V50 2.0D Powershift Geartronic (08 - 10)
Weight Difference:
280 lb
8.5 %
VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (13 - 14)

General

Volvo V50 2.0D
VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
M
Generation
AUV
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Volvo V50 2.0D
VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
D4204T
Engine Code
*CHP*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
134 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4500 rpm
Volvo V50 2.0D
134 hp
138 hp
VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
236 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Volvo V50 2.0D
236 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT

Performance

Volvo V50 2.0D
VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
127 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
9.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

443 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V50 2.0D

62 mph 62
mph

407 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT

▶ REPLAY
24.6 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.86 lb/hp
Volvo V50 2.0D
24.6 lb/hp
21.86 lb/hp
VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo V50 2.0D
VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
47 mpg
Volvo V50 2.0D
39 mpg
47 mpg
VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
30 mpg
city
39 mpg
47 mpg
highway
53 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
539 mi
Range
621 mi
Volvo V50 2.0D
539 mi
621 mi
VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 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).
94.8 kWh
Volvo V50 2.0D
123.4 kWh
94.8 kWh
VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
187 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Volvo V50 2.0D
VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1113 lb
Maximum Payload
1173 lb
11.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
17.1 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
45.9 cu ft