The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V50 2.4i (07 - 10) vs. VW Golf SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
€ 27,900

€ 30,700

€ 27,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,700
ⓘ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 1.6 inches shorter, 1.1 inches narrower and 2.3 inches lower than the VW Golf SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT.
Volvo V50 2.4i
VW Golf SportWagen 2.0 TDI 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
103.1
179.6
178 in
Length
179.6 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo V50 2.4i
VW Golf SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
3192 lb
Curb Weight
3206 lb
4321 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4387 lb

Weight Difference:
13 lb
0.41 %

General
Volvo V50 2.4i
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 manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Volvo V50 2.4i
VW Golf SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
Straight-five gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
B5244S4
Engine Code
*DFG*
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2.4 L / 117 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
168 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Volvo V50 2.4i
168 hp
148 hp
VW Golf SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
170 lb‑ft
at 4400 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Volvo V50 2.4i
170 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
VW Golf SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
Performance
Volvo V50 2.4i
VW Golf SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
137 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V50 2.4i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
▶ REPLAY
19 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.66 lb/hp
Volvo V50 2.4i
19 lb/hp
21.66 lb/hp
VW Golf SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V50 2.4i
VW Golf SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
27 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Volvo V50 2.4i
27 mpg
52 mpg
VW Golf SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
19 mpg
city
44 mpg
36 mpg
highway
56 mpg
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
443 mi
Range
690 mi
Volvo V50 2.4i
443 mi
690 mi
VW Golf SportWagen 2.0 TDI 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).
92.5 kWh
Volvo V50 2.4i
164.8 kWh
92.5 kWh
VW Golf SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
327 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V50 2.4i
VW Golf SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1129 lb
Maximum Payload
1182 lb
11.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
17.1 cu ft










37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
45.9 cu ft