The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V50 2.4 Geartronic (07 - 10) vs. VW Golf SportWagen 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 13)
€ 28,200
€ 25,200
€ 28,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Volvo V50 2.4 is a little smaller in every dimension. It's 0.5 inches shorter, 0.4 inches narrower and 1.9 inches lower than the VW Golf SportWagen 1.6 TDI.
Volvo V50 2.4
VW Golf SportWagen 1.6 TDI
57.4
69.7
79.6
59.2
70.1
78.9
69.7 in
Width
70.1 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.9 in
57.4 in
Height
59.2 in
103.9
178
101.5
178.5
178 in
Length
178.5 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo V50 2.4
VW Golf SportWagen 1.6 TDI
3234 lb
Curb Weight
3232 lb
4321 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4409 lb
Weight Difference:
2 lb
0.06 %
General
Volvo V50 2.4
VW Golf SportWagen 1.6 TDI
M
Generation
1KM
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Volvo V50 2.4
VW Golf SportWagen 1.6 TDI
Straight-five gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
B5244S5
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2.4 L / 117 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
138 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Volvo V50 2.4
138 hp
104 hp
VW Golf SportWagen 1.6 TDI
162 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Volvo V50 2.4
162 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf SportWagen 1.6 TDI
Performance
Volvo V50 2.4
VW Golf SportWagen 1.6 TDI
124 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
10.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
489 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V50 2.4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
541 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf SportWagen 1.6 TDI
▶ REPLAY
23.43 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
31.08 lb/hp
Volvo V50 2.4
23.43 lb/hp
31.08 lb/hp
VW Golf SportWagen 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V50 2.4
VW Golf SportWagen 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
49 mpg
Volvo V50 2.4
26 mpg
49 mpg
VW Golf SportWagen 1.6 TDI
18 mpg
city
41 mpg
35 mpg
highway
56 mpg
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
423 mi
Range
712 mi
Volvo V50 2.4
423 mi
712 mi
VW Golf SportWagen 1.6 TDI
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).
98.8 kWh
Volvo V50 2.4
172.4 kWh
98.8 kWh
VW Golf SportWagen 1.6 TDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
349 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
201 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V50 2.4
VW Golf SportWagen 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1087 lb
Maximum Payload
1177 lb
11.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.3 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
42.3 cu ft
