The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo V50 D2 (10 - 12) vs. VW Golf Alltrack 1.8 TSI BMT 4MOTION DSG (15 - 16)

€ 26,000
Volvo V50 D2 (10 - 12) Volvo V50 D2
€ 33,500
 VW Golf Alltrack 1.8 TSI BMT 4MOTION DSG (15 - 16) VW Golf Alltrack 1.8 TSI BMT
€ 26,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,500

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The Volvo V50 D2 is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 2.2 inches shorter, 1.1 inches narrower and 2.7 inches lower than the VW Golf Alltrack 1.8 TSI BMT.
Volvo V50 D2
VW Golf Alltrack 1.8 TSI BMT
57
Blueprint Volvo V50 D2 (10 - 12)
69.7
79.6
59.6
Blueprint VW Golf Alltrack 1.8 TSI BMT 4MOTION DSG (15 - 16)
70.8
79.8
69.7 in
Width
70.8 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
57 in
Height
59.6 in
Blueprint Volvo V50 D2 (10 - 12)
103.9
178
Blueprint VW Golf Alltrack 1.8 TSI BMT 4MOTION DSG (15 - 16)
103.1
180.2
178 in
Length
180.2 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Volvo V50 D2
VW Golf Alltrack 1.8 TSI BMT
3042 lb
Curb Weight
3395 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4497 lb
Volvo V50 D2 (10 - 12)
Weight Difference:
353 lb
10.4 %
VW Golf Alltrack 1.8 TSI BMT 4MOTION DSG (15 - 16)

General

Volvo V50 D2
VW Golf Alltrack 1.8 TSI BMT
M
Generation
AUV
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Volvo V50 D2
VW Golf Alltrack 1.8 TSI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
D4162T
Engine Code
*CJS*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
113 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
178 hp
at 4500 rpm
Volvo V50 D2
113 hp
178 hp
VW Golf Alltrack 1.8 TSI BMT
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
Volvo V50 D2
199 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
VW Golf Alltrack 1.8 TSI BMT

Performance

Volvo V50 D2
VW Golf Alltrack 1.8 TSI BMT
121 mph
Maximum Speed
135 mph
11.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

525 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V50 D2

62 mph 62
mph

354 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Alltrack 1.8 TSI BMT

▶ REPLAY
26.92 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.07 lb/hp
Volvo V50 D2
26.92 lb/hp
19.07 lb/hp
VW Golf Alltrack 1.8 TSI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo V50 D2
VW Golf Alltrack 1.8 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Volvo V50 D2
55 mpg
36 mpg
VW Golf Alltrack 1.8 TSI BMT
45 mpg
city
29 mpg
62 mpg
highway
42 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
795 mi
Range
526 mi
Volvo V50 D2
795 mi
526 mi
VW Golf Alltrack 1.8 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
88.5 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).
123.1 kWh
Volvo V50 D2
88.5 kWh
123.1 kWh
VW Golf Alltrack 1.8 TSI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
246 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Volvo V50 D2
VW Golf Alltrack 1.8 TSI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1146 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
11.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
17.1 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
45.9 cu ft