The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo V50 2.4i (07 - 10) vs. VW Golf SportWagen 1.5 TSI OPF ACT DSG (18 - 20)

€ 27,900
Volvo V50 2.4i (07 - 10) Volvo V50 2.4i
€ 29,500
 VW Golf SportWagen 1.5 TSI OPF ACT DSG (18 - 20) VW Golf SportWagen 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
€ 27,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,500

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The Volvo V50 2.4i is a little smaller in every dimension. It's 1.8 inches shorter, 1.1 inches narrower and 0.9 inches lower than the VW Golf SportWagen 1.5 TSI OPF ACT.
Volvo V50 2.4i
VW Golf SportWagen 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
57.4
Blueprint Volvo V50 2.4i (07 - 10)
69.7
79.6
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf SportWagen 1.5 TSI OPF ACT DSG (18 - 20)
70.8
79.8
69.7 in
Width
70.8 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
57.4 in
Height
58.3 in
Blueprint Volvo V50 2.4i (07 - 10)
103.9
178
Blueprint VW Golf SportWagen 1.5 TSI OPF ACT DSG (18 - 20)
103.1
179.8
178 in
Length
179.8 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Volvo V50 2.4i
VW Golf SportWagen 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
3192 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4321 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4255 lb
Volvo V50 2.4i (07 - 10)
Weight Difference:
117 lb
3.67 %
VW Golf SportWagen 1.5 TSI OPF ACT DSG (18 - 20)

General

Volvo V50 2.4i
VW Golf SportWagen 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
M
Generation
AUV
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Volvo V50 2.4i
VW Golf SportWagen 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Straight-five gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
B5244S4
Engine Code
*DPC*
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2.4 L / 117 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
168 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Volvo V50 2.4i
168 hp
148 hp
VW Golf SportWagen 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
170 lb‑ft
at 4400 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Volvo V50 2.4i
170 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf SportWagen 1.5 TSI OPF ACT

Performance

Volvo V50 2.4i
VW Golf SportWagen 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
137 mph
Maximum Speed
135 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

377 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V50 2.4i

62 mph 62
mph

397 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf SportWagen 1.5 TSI OPF ACT

▶ REPLAY
19 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.78 lb/hp
Volvo V50 2.4i
19 lb/hp
20.78 lb/hp
VW Golf SportWagen 1.5 TSI OPF ACT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo V50 2.4i
VW Golf SportWagen 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Fuel Economy
27 mpg
combined
46 mpg
Volvo V50 2.4i
27 mpg
46 mpg
VW Golf SportWagen 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
19 mpg
city
36 mpg
36 mpg
highway
55 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
443 mi
Range
609 mi
Volvo V50 2.4i
443 mi
609 mi
VW Golf SportWagen 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
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).
96.6 kWh
Volvo V50 2.4i
164.8 kWh
96.6 kWh
VW Golf SportWagen 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
327 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
232 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Volvo V50 2.4i
VW Golf SportWagen 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1129 lb
Maximum Payload
1179 lb
11.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
17.1 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
45.9 cu ft