The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V50 2.4i (07 - 10) vs. VW Golf Variant 1.4 TSI BMT (13 - 14)
€ 27,900

€ 23,800

€ 27,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Volvo V50 2.4i is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 4 cm shorter, 2.9 cm narrower and 5.8 cm lower than the VW Golf Variant 1.4 TSI BMT.
Volvo V50 2.4i
VW Golf Variant 1.4 TSI BMT
1457
1770
2022
1515
1799
2027
1770 mm
Width
1799 mm
2022 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2027 mm
1457 mm
Height
1515 mm
2640
4522
2620
4562
4522 mm
Length
4562 mm
2640 mm
Wheelbase
2620 mm
Vehicle Weight
Volvo V50 2.4i
VW Golf Variant 1.4 TSI BMT
1448 kg
Kerb Weight
1329 kg
1960 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1860 kg

Weight Difference:
119 kg
8.22 %

General
Volvo V50 2.4i
VW Golf Variant 1.4 TSI BMT
M
Generation
AUV
Estate Car
Car Body Style
Estate Car
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo V50 2.4i
VW Golf Variant 1.4 TSI BMT
Straight-five petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
B5244S4
Engine Code
*CXS*
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2435 CC
Engine Capacity
1395 CC
168 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Power
120 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Volvo V50 2.4i
168 bhp
120 bhp
VW Golf Variant 1.4 TSI BMT
230 NM
at 4400 rpm
Max. Torque
200 NM
at 1500 rpm
Volvo V50 2.4i
230 NM
200 NM
VW Golf Variant 1.4 TSI BMT
Performance
Volvo V50 2.4i
VW Golf Variant 1.4 TSI BMT
137 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
115 m
0.000 sec

Volvo V50 2.4i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
135 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf Variant 1.4 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
8.62 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.08 kg/bhp
Volvo V50 2.4i
8.62 kg/bhp
11.08 kg/bhp
VW Golf Variant 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V50 2.4i
VW Golf Variant 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
53 mpg
Volvo V50 2.4i
32 mpg
53 mpg
VW Golf Variant 1.4 TSI BMT
23 mpg
city
41 mpg
43 mpg
motorway
64 mpg
62 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
443 mi
Range
586 mi
Volvo V50 2.4i
443 mi
586 mi
VW Golf Variant 1.4 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
164.8 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).
100.4 kWh
Volvo V50 2.4i
164.8 kWh
100.4 kWh
VW Golf Variant 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
203 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
124 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V50 2.4i
VW Golf Variant 1.4 TSI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
512 kg
Maximum Payload
531 kg
417 L
Boot Capacity
605 L










1307 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1620 L