The Comparative Analysis :

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

€ 30,000
Volvo V50 2.0D Powershift Geartronic (08 - 10) Volvo V50 2.0D
€ 25,500
 VW Golf SportWagen 1.6 BlueTDI DSG (13 - 14) VW Golf SportWagen 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 1.6 inches shorter, 1.1 inches narrower and 2.3 inches lower than the VW Golf SportWagen 1.6 BlueTDI.
Volvo V50 2.0D
VW Golf SportWagen 1.6 BlueTDI
57.4
Blueprint Volvo V50 2.0D Powershift Geartronic (08 - 10)
69.7
79.6
59.6
Blueprint VW Golf SportWagen 1.6 BlueTDI 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 1.6 BlueTDI 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 1.6 BlueTDI
3296 lb
Curb Weight
3113 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4277 lb
Volvo V50 2.0D Powershift Geartronic (08 - 10)
Weight Difference:
183 lb
5.55 %
VW Golf SportWagen 1.6 BlueTDI DSG (13 - 14)

General

Volvo V50 2.0D
VW Golf SportWagen 1.6 BlueTDI
M
Generation
AUV
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
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 1.6 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
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
134 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
Volvo V50 2.0D
134 hp
108 hp
VW Golf SportWagen 1.6 BlueTDI
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 1.6 BlueTDI

Performance

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

443 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V50 2.0D

62 mph 62
mph

502 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf SportWagen 1.6 BlueTDI

▶ REPLAY
24.6 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.82 lb/hp
Volvo V50 2.0D
24.6 lb/hp
28.82 lb/hp
VW Golf SportWagen 1.6 BlueTDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo V50 2.0D
VW Golf SportWagen 1.6 BlueTDI
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
59 mpg
Volvo V50 2.0D
39 mpg
59 mpg
VW Golf SportWagen 1.6 BlueTDI
30 mpg
city
51 mpg
47 mpg
highway
64 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
539 mi
Range
777 mi
Volvo V50 2.0D
539 mi
777 mi
VW Golf SportWagen 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 SportWagen 1.6 BlueTDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
167 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Volvo V50 2.0D
VW Golf SportWagen 1.6 BlueTDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1113 lb
Maximum Payload
1164 lb
11.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
17.1 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
45.9 cu ft