The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V50 2.4i Geartronic (07 - 10) vs. VW Golf Variant 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Petrol) (17 - 18)
€ 29,600
€ 27,500
€ 29,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,500
ⓘ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 4.5 cm shorter, 2.9 cm narrower and 2.4 cm lower than the VW Golf Variant 1.4 TGI BlueMotion.
Volvo V50 2.4i
VW Golf Variant 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
1457
1770
2022
1481
1799
2027
1770 mm
Width
1799 mm
2022 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2027 mm
1457 mm
Height
1481 mm
2640
4522
2620
4567
4522 mm
Length
4567 mm
2640 mm
Wheelbase
2620 mm
Vehicle Weight
Volvo V50 2.4i
VW Golf Variant 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
1469 kg
Kerb Weight
1391 kg
1960 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1890 kg
Weight Difference:
78 kg
5.31 %
General
Volvo V50 2.4i
VW Golf Variant 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
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 automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Volvo V50 2.4i
VW Golf Variant 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Straight-five petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four engine with turbocharger
B5244S4
Engine Code
*CPW*
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2435 CC
Engine Capacity
1395 CC
168 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Power
108 bhp
at 4800 rpm
Volvo V50 2.4i
168 bhp
108 bhp
VW Golf Variant 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
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 TGI BlueMotion
Performance
Volvo V50 2.4i
VW Golf Variant 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
134 mph
Maximum Speed
122 mph
9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
125 m
0.000 sec
Volvo V50 2.4i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
151 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf Variant 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
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8.74 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.88 kg/bhp
Volvo V50 2.4i
8.74 kg/bhp
12.88 kg/bhp
VW Golf Variant 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V50 2.4i
VW Golf Variant 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
53 mpg
Volvo V50 2.4i
31 mpg
53 mpg
VW Golf Variant 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
21 mpg
city
43 mpg
42 mpg
motorway
61 mpg
62 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
423 mi
Range
586 mi
Volvo V50 2.4i
423 mi
586 mi
VW Golf Variant 1.4 TGI 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).
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
172.4 kWh
100.4 kWh
VW Golf Variant 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
217 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
122 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V50 2.4i
VW Golf Variant 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
491 kg
Maximum Payload
499 kg
417 L
Boot Capacity
424 L








1307 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
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