The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo V50 2.4i Geartronic (07 - 10) vs. VW Golf SportWagen R DSG (15 - 16)

€ 29,600
Volvo V50 2.4i Geartronic (07 - 10) Volvo V50 2.4i
€ 43,500
 VW Golf SportWagen R DSG (15 - 16) VW Golf SportWagen R
€ 29,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 43,500

ⓘ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 R.
Volvo V50 2.4i
VW Golf SportWagen R
57.4
Blueprint Volvo V50 2.4i Geartronic (07 - 10)
69.7
79.6
59.6
Blueprint VW Golf SportWagen R DSG (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 R DSG (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 R
3239 lb
Curb Weight
3470 lb
4321 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4586 lb
Volvo V50 2.4i Geartronic (07 - 10)
Weight Difference:
231 lb
6.66 %
VW Golf SportWagen R DSG (15 - 16)

General

Volvo V50 2.4i
VW Golf SportWagen R
M
Generation
AUV
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Volvo V50 2.4i
VW Golf SportWagen R
Straight-five gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
B5244S4
Engine Code
*DNU*
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2.4 L / 117 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
168 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
296 hp
at 5500 rpm
Volvo V50 2.4i
168 hp
296 hp
VW Golf SportWagen R
170 lb‑ft
at 4400 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Volvo V50 2.4i
170 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
VW Golf SportWagen R

Performance

Volvo V50 2.4i
VW Golf SportWagen R
134 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

410 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V50 2.4i

62 mph 62
mph

233 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf SportWagen R

▶ REPLAY
19.28 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.72 lb/hp
Volvo V50 2.4i
19.28 lb/hp
11.72 lb/hp
VW Golf SportWagen R

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo V50 2.4i
VW Golf SportWagen R
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
33 mpg
Volvo V50 2.4i
26 mpg
33 mpg
VW Golf SportWagen R
18 mpg
city
27 mpg
35 mpg
highway
38 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
423 mi
Range
475 mi
Volvo V50 2.4i
423 mi
475 mi
VW Golf SportWagen R
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).
136.5 kWh
Volvo V50 2.4i
172.4 kWh
136.5 kWh
VW Golf SportWagen R
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
349 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
270 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Volvo V50 2.4i
VW Golf SportWagen R
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1082 lb
Maximum Payload
1116 lb
11.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
17.1 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
45.9 cu ft