The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo V50 D2 (10 - 12) vs. VW Golf SportWagen 1.5 TSI OPF ACT DSG (18 - 20)

€ 26,000
Volvo V50 D2 (10 - 12) Volvo V50 D2
€ 29,500
 VW Golf SportWagen 1.5 TSI OPF ACT DSG (18 - 20) VW Golf SportWagen 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
€ 26,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,500

ⓘ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 1.8 inches shorter, 1.1 inches narrower and 1.3 inches lower than the VW Golf SportWagen 1.5 TSI OPF ACT.
Volvo V50 D2
VW Golf SportWagen 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
57
Blueprint Volvo V50 D2 (10 - 12)
69.7
79.6
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf SportWagen 1.5 TSI OPF ACT DSG (18 - 20)
70.8
79.8
69.7 in
Width
70.8 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
57 in
Height
58.3 in
Blueprint Volvo V50 D2 (10 - 12)
103.9
178
Blueprint VW Golf SportWagen 1.5 TSI OPF ACT DSG (18 - 20)
103.1
179.8
178 in
Length
179.8 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Volvo V50 D2
VW Golf SportWagen 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
3042 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4255 lb
Volvo V50 D2 (10 - 12)
Weight Difference:
33 lb
1.07 %
VW Golf SportWagen 1.5 TSI OPF ACT DSG (18 - 20)

General

Volvo V50 D2
VW Golf SportWagen 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
M
Generation
AUV
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Volvo V50 D2
VW Golf SportWagen 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
D4162T
Engine Code
*DPC*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
113 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Volvo V50 D2
113 hp
148 hp
VW Golf SportWagen 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Volvo V50 D2
199 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf SportWagen 1.5 TSI OPF ACT

Performance

Volvo V50 D2
VW Golf SportWagen 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
121 mph
Maximum Speed
135 mph
11.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

525 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V50 D2

62 mph 62
mph

397 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf SportWagen 1.5 TSI OPF ACT

▶ REPLAY
26.92 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.78 lb/hp
Volvo V50 D2
26.92 lb/hp
20.78 lb/hp
VW Golf SportWagen 1.5 TSI OPF ACT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo V50 D2
VW Golf SportWagen 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
46 mpg
Volvo V50 D2
55 mpg
46 mpg
VW Golf SportWagen 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
45 mpg
city
36 mpg
62 mpg
highway
55 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
795 mi
Range
609 mi
Volvo V50 D2
795 mi
609 mi
VW Golf SportWagen 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
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).
96.6 kWh
Volvo V50 D2
88.5 kWh
96.6 kWh
VW Golf SportWagen 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
232 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Volvo V50 D2
VW Golf SportWagen 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1146 lb
Maximum Payload
1179 lb
11.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
17.1 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
45.9 cu ft