The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo V50 2.0D Powershift Geartronic (08 - 10) vs. VW Golf Variant 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (09 - 13)

€ 30,000
Volvo V50 2.0D Powershift Geartronic (08 - 10) Volvo V50 2.0D
€ 25,600
 VW Golf Variant 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (09 - 13) VW Golf Variant 1.6 TDI BMT
€ 30,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,600

ⓘ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 1.2 cm shorter, 1.1 cm narrower and 4.7 cm lower than the VW Golf Variant 1.6 TDI BMT.
Volvo V50 2.0D
VW Golf Variant 1.6 TDI BMT
1457
Blueprint Volvo V50 2.0D Powershift Geartronic (08 - 10)
1770
2022
1504
Blueprint VW Golf Variant 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (09 - 13)
1781
2003
1770 mm
Width
1781 mm
2022 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2003 mm
1457 mm
Height
1504 mm
Blueprint Volvo V50 2.0D Powershift Geartronic (08 - 10)
2640
4522
Blueprint VW Golf Variant 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (09 - 13)
2578
4534
4522 mm
Length
4534 mm
2640 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm

Vehicle Weight

Volvo V50 2.0D
VW Golf Variant 1.6 TDI BMT
1495 kg
Kerb Weight
1473 kg
2000 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1980 kg
Volvo V50 2.0D Powershift Geartronic (08 - 10)
Weight Difference:
22 kg
1.47 %
VW Golf Variant 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (09 - 13)

General

Volvo V50 2.0D
VW Golf Variant 1.6 TDI BMT
M
Generation
1KM
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 TDI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
D4204T
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1998 CC
Engine Capacity
1598 CC
134 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
104 bhp
at 4400 rpm
Volvo V50 2.0D
134 bhp
104 bhp
VW Golf Variant 1.6 TDI BMT
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 TDI BMT

Performance

Volvo V50 2.0D
VW Golf Variant 1.6 TDI BMT
127 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
9.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

135 m
0.000 sec

Volvo V50 2.0D

62 mph 62
mph

165 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf Variant 1.6 TDI BMT

▶ REPLAY
11.16 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.16 kg/bhp
Volvo V50 2.0D
11.16 kg/bhp
14.16 kg/bhp
VW Golf Variant 1.6 TDI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo V50 2.0D
VW Golf Variant 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
47 mpg
combined
66 mpg
Volvo V50 2.0D
47 mpg
66 mpg
VW Golf Variant 1.6 TDI BMT
36 mpg
city
58 mpg
56 mpg
motorway
71 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
52 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
539 mi
Range
795 mi
Volvo V50 2.0D
539 mi
795 mi
VW Golf Variant 1.6 TDI 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).
88.5 kWh
Volvo V50 2.0D
123.4 kWh
88.5 kWh
VW Golf Variant 1.6 TDI BMT
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
159 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
113 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Volvo V50 2.0D
VW Golf Variant 1.6 TDI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
505 kg
Maximum Payload
507 kg
417 L
Boot Capacity
505 L
1307 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1495 L