The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo V50 2.4 Geartronic (07 - 10) vs. VW Golf SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT (13 - 14)

€ 28,200
Volvo V50 2.4 Geartronic (07 - 10) Volvo V50 2.4
€ 27,600
 VW Golf SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT (13 - 14) VW Golf SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 28,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,600

ⓘ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 1.6 inches shorter, 1.1 inches narrower and 2.3 inches lower than the VW Golf SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT.
Volvo V50 2.4
VW Golf SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
57.4
Blueprint Volvo V50 2.4 Geartronic (07 - 10)
69.7
79.6
59.6
Blueprint VW Golf SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT (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 2.4 Geartronic (07 - 10)
103.9
178
Blueprint VW Golf SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT (13 - 14)
103.1
179.6
178 in
Length
179.6 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Volvo V50 2.4
VW Golf SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
3234 lb
Curb Weight
3166 lb
4321 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4343 lb
Volvo V50 2.4 Geartronic (07 - 10)
Weight Difference:
68 lb
2.1 %
VW Golf SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT (13 - 14)

General

Volvo V50 2.4
VW Golf SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
M
Generation
AUV
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
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Volvo V50 2.4
VW Golf SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
Straight-five gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
B5244S5
Engine Code
*DFG*
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2.4 L / 117 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
138 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Volvo V50 2.4
138 hp
148 hp
VW Golf SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
162 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Volvo V50 2.4
162 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
VW Golf SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT

Performance

Volvo V50 2.4
VW Golf SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
124 mph
Maximum Speed
135 mph
10.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

489 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V50 2.4

62 mph 62
mph

407 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT

▶ REPLAY
23.43 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.39 lb/hp
Volvo V50 2.4
23.43 lb/hp
21.39 lb/hp
VW Golf SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo V50 2.4
VW Golf SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
56 mpg
Volvo V50 2.4
26 mpg
56 mpg
VW Golf SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
18 mpg
city
46 mpg
35 mpg
highway
64 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
423 mi
Range
739 mi
Volvo V50 2.4
423 mi
739 mi
VW Golf SportWagen 2.0 TDI 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).
86.4 kWh
Volvo V50 2.4
172.4 kWh
86.4 kWh
VW Golf SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
349 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
174 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Volvo V50 2.4
VW Golf SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1087 lb
Maximum Payload
1177 lb
11.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
17.1 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
45.9 cu ft