The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V50 2.0F (Ethanol) (09 - 12) vs. VW Golf SportWagen 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (13 - 15)
€ 26,800
€ 24,400
€ 26,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Volvo V50 2.0F 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 TDI BlueMotion.
Volvo V50 2.0F
VW Golf SportWagen 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
57.4
69.7
79.6
59.6
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
103.9
178
103.1
179.6
178 in
Length
179.6 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo V50 2.0F
VW Golf SportWagen 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
3217 lb
Curb Weight
3067 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3968 lb
Weight Difference:
150 lb
4.66 %
General
Volvo V50 2.0F
VW Golf SportWagen 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
M
Generation
AUV
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Ethanol
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo V50 2.0F
VW Golf SportWagen 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
B4204S4
Engine Code
*DBK*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
143 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
Volvo V50 2.0F
143 hp
108 hp
VW Golf SportWagen 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
136 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Volvo V50 2.0F
136 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf SportWagen 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Performance
Volvo V50 2.0F
VW Golf SportWagen 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
130 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
9.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
436 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V50 2.0F
62 mph
62
mph
mph
502 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf SportWagen 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
▶ REPLAY
22.5 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.4 lb/hp
Volvo V50 2.0F
22.5 lb/hp
28.4 lb/hp
VW Golf SportWagen 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V50 2.0F
VW Golf SportWagen 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
71 mpg
Volvo V50 2.0F
24 mpg
71 mpg
VW Golf SportWagen 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
17 mpg
city
60 mpg
31 mpg
highway
78 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
342 mi
Range
941 mi
Volvo V50 2.0F
342 mi
941 mi
VW Golf SportWagen 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Environmental Impact
316.9 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).
67.9 kWh
Volvo V50 2.0F
316.9 kWh
67.9 kWh
VW Golf SportWagen 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
295 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
140 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V50 2.0F
VW Golf SportWagen 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
950 lb
Maximum Payload
902 lb
11.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
17.1 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
45.9 cu ft
