The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo V50 2.4i Geartronic (07 - 10) vs. VW Golf SportWagen 1.0 TSI BlueMotion (15 - 16)

€ 29,600
Volvo V50 2.4i Geartronic (07 - 10) Volvo V50 2.4i
€ 22,500
 VW Golf SportWagen 1.0 TSI BlueMotion (15 - 16) VW Golf SportWagen 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
€ 29,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,500

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The Volvo V50 2.4i is 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 1.0 TSI BlueMotion.
Volvo V50 2.4i
VW Golf SportWagen 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
57.4
Blueprint Volvo V50 2.4i Geartronic (07 - 10)
69.7
79.6
59.6
Blueprint VW Golf SportWagen 1.0 TSI BlueMotion (15 - 16)
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 2.4i Geartronic (07 - 10)
103.9
178
Blueprint VW Golf SportWagen 1.0 TSI BlueMotion (15 - 16)
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 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
3239 lb
Curb Weight
2822 lb
4321 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3946 lb
Volvo V50 2.4i Geartronic (07 - 10)
Weight Difference:
417 lb
12.88 %
VW Golf SportWagen 1.0 TSI BlueMotion (15 - 16)

General

Volvo V50 2.4i
VW Golf SportWagen 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
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 automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Volvo V50 2.4i
VW Golf SportWagen 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Straight-five gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
B5244S4
Engine Code
*DKR*
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
3
2.4 L / 117 cu in
Displacement
1 L / 49 cu in
168 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 5000 rpm
Volvo V50 2.4i
168 hp
113 hp
VW Golf SportWagen 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
170 lb‑ft
at 4400 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Volvo V50 2.4i
170 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Golf SportWagen 1.0 TSI BlueMotion

Performance

Volvo V50 2.4i
VW Golf SportWagen 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
134 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

410 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V50 2.4i

62 mph 62
mph

459 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf SportWagen 1.0 TSI BlueMotion

▶ REPLAY
19.28 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.97 lb/hp
Volvo V50 2.4i
19.28 lb/hp
24.97 lb/hp
VW Golf SportWagen 1.0 TSI BlueMotion

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo V50 2.4i
VW Golf SportWagen 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Volvo V50 2.4i
26 mpg
52 mpg
VW Golf SportWagen 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
18 mpg
city
44 mpg
35 mpg
highway
60 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
423 mi
Range
690 mi
Volvo V50 2.4i
423 mi
690 mi
VW Golf SportWagen 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
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).
85.3 kWh
Volvo V50 2.4i
172.4 kWh
85.3 kWh
VW Golf SportWagen 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
349 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
169 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Volvo V50 2.4i
VW Golf SportWagen 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1082 lb
Maximum Payload
1124 lb
11.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
17.1 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
45.9 cu ft