The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo V50 2.4i Geartronic (07 - 10) vs. VW Golf SportWagen 1.6 TDI SCR DSG (18 - 20)

€ 29,600
Volvo V50 2.4i Geartronic (07 - 10) Volvo V50 2.4i
€ 27,200
 VW Golf SportWagen 1.6 TDI SCR DSG (18 - 20) VW Golf SportWagen 1.6 TDI SCR
€ 29,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,200

ⓘ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 1.6 TDI SCR.
Volvo V50 2.4i
VW Golf SportWagen 1.6 TDI SCR
57.4
Blueprint Volvo V50 2.4i Geartronic (07 - 10)
69.7
79.6
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf SportWagen 1.6 TDI SCR 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 Geartronic (07 - 10)
103.9
178
Blueprint VW Golf SportWagen 1.6 TDI SCR 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 1.6 TDI SCR
3239 lb
Curb Weight
3131 lb
4321 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4343 lb
Volvo V50 2.4i Geartronic (07 - 10)
Weight Difference:
108 lb
3.33 %
VW Golf SportWagen 1.6 TDI SCR DSG (18 - 20)

General

Volvo V50 2.4i
VW Golf SportWagen 1.6 TDI SCR
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 automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Volvo V50 2.4i
VW Golf SportWagen 1.6 TDI SCR
Straight-five gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
B5244S4
Engine Code
*DGT*
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2.4 L / 117 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
168 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 3200 rpm
Volvo V50 2.4i
168 hp
113 hp
VW Golf SportWagen 1.6 TDI SCR
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 1.6 TDI SCR

Performance

Volvo V50 2.4i
VW Golf SportWagen 1.6 TDI SCR
134 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

410 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V50 2.4i

62 mph 62
mph

492 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf SportWagen 1.6 TDI SCR

▶ REPLAY
19.28 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.71 lb/hp
Volvo V50 2.4i
19.28 lb/hp
27.71 lb/hp
VW Golf SportWagen 1.6 TDI SCR

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo V50 2.4i
VW Golf SportWagen 1.6 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
57 mpg
Volvo V50 2.4i
26 mpg
57 mpg
VW Golf SportWagen 1.6 TDI SCR
18 mpg
city
53 mpg
35 mpg
highway
60 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
423 mi
Range
758 mi
Volvo V50 2.4i
423 mi
758 mi
VW Golf SportWagen 1.6 TDI SCR
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).
84.3 kWh
Volvo V50 2.4i
172.4 kWh
84.3 kWh
VW Golf SportWagen 1.6 TDI SCR
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
349 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
219 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Volvo V50 2.4i
VW Golf SportWagen 1.6 TDI SCR
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1082 lb
Maximum Payload
1213 lb
11.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
17.1 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
45.9 cu ft