The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V50 2.4i Geartronic (07 - 10) vs. VW Golf SportWagen 1.2 TSI DSG (09 - 13)
€ 29,600
€ 22,700
€ 29,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Volvo V50 2.4i is a little smaller in every dimension. It's 0.5 inches shorter, 0.4 inches narrower and 1.9 inches lower than the VW Golf SportWagen 1.2 TSI.
Volvo V50 2.4i
VW Golf SportWagen 1.2 TSI
57.4
69.7
79.6
59.2
70.1
78.9
69.7 in
Width
70.1 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.9 in
57.4 in
Height
59.2 in
103.9
178
101.5
178.5
178 in
Length
178.5 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo V50 2.4i
VW Golf SportWagen 1.2 TSI
3239 lb
Curb Weight
3106 lb
4321 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4299 lb
Weight Difference:
132 lb
4.08 %
General
Volvo V50 2.4i
VW Golf SportWagen 1.2 TSI
M
Generation
1KM
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Volvo V50 2.4i
VW Golf SportWagen 1.2 TSI
Straight-five gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
B5244S4
Engine Code
*CBZ*
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2.4 L / 117 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
168 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Volvo V50 2.4i
168 hp
104 hp
VW Golf SportWagen 1.2 TSI
170 lb‑ft
at 4400 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
Volvo V50 2.4i
170 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
VW Golf SportWagen 1.2 TSI
Performance
Volvo V50 2.4i
VW Golf SportWagen 1.2 TSI
134 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
410 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V50 2.4i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf SportWagen 1.2 TSI
▶ REPLAY
19.28 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.87 lb/hp
Volvo V50 2.4i
19.28 lb/hp
29.87 lb/hp
VW Golf SportWagen 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V50 2.4i
VW Golf SportWagen 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
40 mpg
Volvo V50 2.4i
26 mpg
40 mpg
VW Golf SportWagen 1.2 TSI
18 mpg
city
34 mpg
35 mpg
highway
45 mpg
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
423 mi
Range
579 mi
Volvo V50 2.4i
423 mi
579 mi
VW Golf SportWagen 1.2 TSI
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).
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).
111.8 kWh
Volvo V50 2.4i
172.4 kWh
111.8 kWh
VW Golf SportWagen 1.2 TSI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
349 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
219 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V50 2.4i
VW Golf SportWagen 1.2 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1082 lb
Maximum Payload
1193 lb
11.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.3 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
42.3 cu ft
