The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V50 2.4 Geartronic (07 - 10) vs. VW Golf Alltrack 1.8 TSI BMT 4MOTION DSG (17 - 18)
€ 28,200
€ 34,100
€ 28,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Volvo V50 2.4 is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 2.2 inches shorter, 1.1 inches narrower and 2.3 inches lower than the VW Golf Alltrack 1.8 TSI BMT.
Volvo V50 2.4
VW Golf Alltrack 1.8 TSI BMT
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
103.5
180.2
178 in
Length
180.2 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
103.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo V50 2.4
VW Golf Alltrack 1.8 TSI BMT
3234 lb
Curb Weight
3389 lb
4321 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4497 lb
Weight Difference:
154 lb
4.54 %
General
Volvo V50 2.4
VW Golf Alltrack 1.8 TSI BMT
M
Generation
AUV
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Volvo V50 2.4
VW Golf Alltrack 1.8 TSI BMT
Straight-five gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
B5244S5
Engine Code
*CJS*
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2.4 L / 117 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
138 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
178 hp
at 4500 rpm
Volvo V50 2.4
138 hp
178 hp
VW Golf Alltrack 1.8 TSI BMT
162 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
Volvo V50 2.4
162 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
VW Golf Alltrack 1.8 TSI BMT
Performance
Volvo V50 2.4
VW Golf Alltrack 1.8 TSI BMT
124 mph
Maximum Speed
135 mph
10.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
489 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V50 2.4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
354 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Alltrack 1.8 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
23.43 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.04 lb/hp
Volvo V50 2.4
23.43 lb/hp
19.04 lb/hp
VW Golf Alltrack 1.8 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V50 2.4
VW Golf Alltrack 1.8 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Volvo V50 2.4
26 mpg
35 mpg
VW Golf Alltrack 1.8 TSI BMT
18 mpg
city
29 mpg
35 mpg
highway
41 mpg
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
423 mi
Range
510 mi
Volvo V50 2.4
423 mi
510 mi
VW Golf Alltrack 1.8 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
172.4 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).
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).
127 kWh
Volvo V50 2.4
172.4 kWh
127 kWh
VW Golf Alltrack 1.8 TSI BMT
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
349 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
251 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V50 2.4
VW Golf Alltrack 1.8 TSI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1087 lb
Maximum Payload
1109 lb
11.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
17.1 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
45.9 cu ft
