The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo V50 2.0D Powershift Geartronic (08 - 10) vs. VW Golf Variant 1.6 BlueTDI DSG (13 - 14)

€ 30,000
Volvo V50 2.0D Powershift Geartronic (08 - 10) Volvo V50 2.0D
€ 25,500
 VW Golf Variant 1.6 BlueTDI DSG (13 - 14) VW Golf Variant 1.6 BlueTDI
€ 30,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,500

ⓘ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 4 cm shorter, 2.9 cm narrower and 5.8 cm lower than the VW Golf Variant 1.6 BlueTDI.
Volvo V50 2.0D
VW Golf Variant 1.6 BlueTDI
1457
Blueprint Volvo V50 2.0D Powershift Geartronic (08 - 10)
1770
2022
1515
Blueprint VW Golf Variant 1.6 BlueTDI DSG (13 - 14)
1799
2027
1770 mm
Width
1799 mm
2022 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2027 mm
1457 mm
Height
1515 mm
Blueprint Volvo V50 2.0D Powershift Geartronic (08 - 10)
2640
4522
Blueprint VW Golf Variant 1.6 BlueTDI DSG (13 - 14)
2620
4562
4522 mm
Length
4562 mm
2640 mm
Wheelbase
2620 mm

Vehicle Weight

Volvo V50 2.0D
VW Golf Variant 1.6 BlueTDI
1495 kg
Kerb Weight
1412 kg
2000 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1940 kg
Volvo V50 2.0D Powershift Geartronic (08 - 10)
Weight Difference:
83 kg
5.55 %
VW Golf Variant 1.6 BlueTDI DSG (13 - 14)

General

Volvo V50 2.0D
VW Golf Variant 1.6 BlueTDI
M
Generation
AUV
Estate Car
Car Body Style
Estate Car
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Volvo V50 2.0D
VW Golf Variant 1.6 BlueTDI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
D4204T
Engine Code
*DBK*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1998 CC
Engine Capacity
1598 CC
134 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
108 bhp
at 3200 rpm
Volvo V50 2.0D
134 bhp
108 bhp
VW Golf Variant 1.6 BlueTDI
320 NM
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Volvo V50 2.0D
320 NM
250 NM
VW Golf Variant 1.6 BlueTDI

Performance

Volvo V50 2.0D
VW Golf Variant 1.6 BlueTDI
127 mph
Maximum Speed
122 mph
9.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11 sec
62 mph 62
mph

135 m
0.000 sec

Volvo V50 2.0D

62 mph 62
mph

153 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf Variant 1.6 BlueTDI

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11.16 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.07 kg/bhp
Volvo V50 2.0D
11.16 kg/bhp
13.07 kg/bhp
VW Golf Variant 1.6 BlueTDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo V50 2.0D
VW Golf Variant 1.6 BlueTDI
Fuel Economy
47 mpg
combined
71 mpg
Volvo V50 2.0D
47 mpg
71 mpg
VW Golf Variant 1.6 BlueTDI
36 mpg
city
61 mpg
56 mpg
motorway
76 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
52 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
539 mi
Range
777 mi
Volvo V50 2.0D
539 mi
777 mi
VW Golf Variant 1.6 BlueTDI
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).
82.2 kWh
Volvo V50 2.0D
123.4 kWh
82.2 kWh
VW Golf Variant 1.6 BlueTDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
159 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
104 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Volvo V50 2.0D
VW Golf Variant 1.6 BlueTDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
505 kg
Maximum Payload
528 kg
417 L
Boot Capacity
605 L
1307 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1620 L